Nellie Ann Johnson was born to the late Willie Johnson and Mary Johnson on April 12, 1959 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Nellie was a graduate of Fort Pierce Central High School Class of 1977. She worked in the Dental industry for many years. She was the owner and operator of Saffiyah’s Hats downtown Fort Pierce. Nellie’s talented hands on a sewing machine was amazing. She did not allow her illness to slow her down. She managed to make hundreds of masks to help those during this difficult time in our lives. She enjoyed helping others whenever there was a need. Nellie was blessed with two beautiful children, Saffiyah Johnson and Roderick Klugh, III who has brought so much joy and happiness to her heart.
Nellie was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; Harold and Gertrude Scott, Elizabeth Robinson: brother, Edward Johnson.
Nellie leaves to cherish precious memories: daughter, Saffiyah Johnson of Sacramento, CA: son, Roderick Klugh III of Ventura, CA: sister, Marilyn McClinton of Vero Beach, FL: brother, Ivory Johnson (Nilda) of Miami FL: nieces, LeVonia Bright(Lonnie), Tonya Walker(Craig) of Vero Beach, FL: nephew, Javier Johnson of Miami, FL: great nieces, Jazmyne Tory, Jayla Bright, Monika Walker of Vero Beach, FL: great nephews, Jaylen Albury, Craig Walker, Jr of Vero Beach, FL: great-great nephew, Kentavious Bridgewater of Vero Beach, FL: uncles, Donald Scott(Gloria) of Ft. Pierce, FL Reginal Scott(Edwina) of Ft. Pierce, FL: to all of her other family members and sorrowing friends who traveled with her along this journey.
Public viewing for Nellie Ann Johnson will take place on Friday, January 1, 2020 by way of our drive-thru in the rear of Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL between the hours of 4:00pm and 7:00pm. A service commemorating her memory will convene on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at 1:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL.
Although many venues have opened and the restrictions of COVID 19 have been relaxed, we here at Stone Brothers Funeral Homes are still enforcing the guidelines set forth by the CDC and FDOH to protect our families and our staff. We ask that you respect this, as it could very well save your life. We also ask that you acknowledge and execute the 6 ft. social distancing guidelines as well.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Saffy, as well as your family. Sending virtual hugs ~ Kelly Lanier
Prayers, thoughts, Sympathy & condolences to the family during their loss & bereavement. K. Miller
Words just can't describe the kind sweet gentle loving out going person u were. You will always be that special aunt the one who taught me to handle the highway love u always and will miss those big bright eyes 👀 and pretty smile 😃 Tonya we will see each other again
You always was a kind and smart person we had a lot of fun back in the day at Goodwill Presbyterian Church. (Lydia Tolbert Sands)
Auntie Nellie I always thought you were my big Sissy. You would take me with you all the time. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Gonna miss you Auntie/Sissy. Until we meet again
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