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Harriet A. Johnson, 68, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the church. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Paul (Shauniqua) Coty III of Valley Stream, New York, Karl (LaNisha) Cassell of Cedar Rapids, Alfred (Jeannie) B. Cassell of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Avery (Brooke) Cassell of Cedar Rapids, Brittany Johnson of Cedar Rapids and Katherine Johnson of California; grandchildren, Paul Coty IV, Jeremiah and Savannah Coty, Lydia and Solomon Cassell, Austin, Cedric, Arieana and Alexys Cassell, DaVaun Solomon, DeAushia Spiller, Logan Cassell, Laila and LaRae Johnson and Launi and Nicholas Johnson; great-grandchild, Jasmine Cassell; brother, James N. Doolin, Jr. of Cedar Rapids; and sisters, Latishia “Winkie” Doolin of Brooklyn, New York and Josette Doolin of Cedar Rapids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Michael Johnson.
Harriet was born on July 19, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, daughter of James Doolin and Dorothy Robinson. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School and later received her Associates degree from Kirkwood Community College. Harriet was a secretary, then Human Resource manager for over 15 years at Iowa Electric & Power. She then became a director of Human Resources for Alliant Energy. In 2012, Harriet retired as an administrative liaison for Fairfax County School District in Virginia. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids. Harriet was a woman of God and was a spiritual mentor for many.
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Lachlan Ross
Always remember her warm smile. Sweet lady.
Kathryn "Kathy" King (Ioannides)
Harriet was my friend and influenced me far more than she knew. Years ago we met for lunch after a reunion when she was in HR at Iowa Electric - what a strong woman! "Jesus wept."
Terry Lee
I knew Harriet from grade school on. She was a warm, kind, sincere school mate and I'm saddened to hear of her passing. RIP Harriet.Susan Glantz (King)
I remember Harriet in high school. She always had a smile on her face and friendly to everyone.
I'm so sorry she has passed on. Great lady !
Diane Beaty (Naaktgeboren)
Harriet and I were in the same Camp Fire group and I fondly remember the fun times we had. My sympathy to her family.
Ann Mersch (Duggan)
Harriet was a great lady. Warm, kind, brave and strong. And just as sunny and a tad silly.
It was through Class Creator that we connected after so many years. Thank You!
Thomas McGowan (McGowan)
To know her was to love her. An example of a great lady.
Robert Meyer
Ann Duggan summed it up very well. Harriet was warm, kind, strong, upbeat and a tad silly. Harriet had a gift that allowed her touch people in a special manner that one will remember. I will miss this special lady.
Anne Miller (Patters)
I first met Harriet when in grade school at Polk. We were in Camp Fire group together and went to Camp Hitaga at the same time. Harriet was such fun and was the best tentmate and friend.
I was hoping to see her at our reunion and was sad that her health prevented her from attending.
Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends who will certainly miss that wonderful woman.
Nan Hirleman (Aalborg)
Harriet is really special to me. We met as students at Polk School, and then, like Anne Miller and Diane Beaty, we were in the same Camp Fire Girls group. I remember Harriet and I looking at each other and laughing as we gobbled up the wonderful sugary treats we had at the Camp Fire Girls meetings. Harriet and I played together after school, and we would laugh until we both just about ran out of breath. I'm so glad I got to know Harriet, and I know she touched many lives with love, caring and laughter. Harriet was so strong. I think she brought a lot of delight to God!