Nessa Baskerville Johnson Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Nessa Baskerville Johnson

Nessa Baskerville Johnson, 85, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patrice Cecilia Johnson; parents, Thars T.G and Emily Baskerville; and brother, Thars T.G. Baskerville, Jr. She leaves cherished memories to her children, Abner Cooley Johnson III, Pierre Lamar Johnson (Nancy), Petrea Johnson Hicks (Samuel), Bettina Pleasants Johnson and is lovingly remembered by her 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends; and her altruistic companion, Shameeka Griffith. Nessa was born on March 24, 1938, and raised in her beloved neighborhood of Richmond’s Jackson Ward. She graduated from Armstrong High school and attended Virginia Union University. She was a prestigious advocate of justice and a proud historian for the true history of Richmond, VA. During her life, she produced many outstanding works of art and literature and was renowned for her poise and excellence in all her interpersonal relationships. A memorial service honoring her life and legacy will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, beginning at 2:00 pm at Scott’s Funeral Home, 116 East Brookland Park Blvd. Richmond, VA 2322. Interment will be private for the immediate family.

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Peace&blessings my sinsere condolences. I met MsNessa at a SE womens conference in Savannah 2008. We had a great time at the fashion show especially remember her great personality and as am emcee on the mic. We had a dance too and we all really enjoyed her free spirit and laughed and danced the night through. I have photos of our event that day with her swinging her hat and that beautiful smile. She will be missed !! Love Peace&blessings Always to her and the family! DoreenK, Decatur Ga by way of NYC.

Nessa, Was a Dear Friend , I will be forever grateful for our time spent , sharing and encouraging one another ... One Day At A Time. Nessa, Walked with Divinity she was Clothed in Her Creators Loving Grace. To Nessa's Family , You will be Forever in my thoughts. Sincerely, JoAnn S.

My old school mate... Prayers of comfort, peace,and love.My deepest condolences and sympathy. Laura Lewis

My Deepest Sympathy to the Johnson family.
Arlene Purcell

You have our sympathy at the passing of your mother, grandmother, and other relative, Nessa Baskerville Johnson. Our families go way back to before I was born over 77 years ago. Your grandmother, Mrs. Emily, Baskerville, and my mother, Mrs. Florence Waller were the best of friends. We would now refer to them today as BFFs. When "Ms Emily" and my mother went out with me and my twin, Barbara, Mrs Emily would carry me and Mother would carry Barbara. Love and condolences to your family from ours, Betty Waller Gray, Jewel Waller Davis, Richard Waller Jr., Joyce Waller Baden

My dear cousin was such a Free spirit. She would literally take the coat off of her back and give it to you if you admired it . God gifted her with that kind of Love to give away. Talented beyond compare. I will hold the many memories we shared together. Now she can gather together with the Ancestors. Rest is Peace and Power.