Jennie Lee Johnson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jennie Lee Johnson in Ankeny, Iowa, who passed away on July 26, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Naylor and Shirley Naylor; her husband John Johnson; her sister Robin Naylor; and her brother-in-law Mike Burford.

She is survived by: her children, Aaron Johnson (Alicia) and Dana Johnson-Strother (Todd Strother); her grandchildren, Cal, Camryn Johnson, Haiden and Gable Strother; her siblings, Sue (Jeff Westberg), Shannon (Rod Chyma) and Lindsay Naylor; and her brothers-in-law, Mike Eilander and Gary Johnson. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop at the following link: University of Iowa Writers' Workshop (https://donate.givetoiowa.org).

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August 1, 2025

Janice Ratcliff wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear about Jennie’s death. I worked on Ankeny Community Schools curriculum with Jennie for years. I have many good memories of our time together. She spurred me on to work hard and to always have what’s best for the kids as my highest goal. My sympathy to her family. curriculum with Jennie”

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