Torey Johnson

Torey Johnson, daughter of Roland T. and the late Mary Eleanor Johnson, was born on September 28, 1959 in Wilmington, Delaware.  She entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on July 5, 2021.

She received her education in the Wilmington Public School System, graduating from Howard High School in 1977. While attending Howard High she was a Sport News Reporter and attended the HBCU’s Talent Search.

She was a member of the Mother African Union Church and sang with the Chancel Choir.  She loved the Lord and loved singing.

Torey was employed at Amtrak starting in box cars and later at the Train Station as a ticket agent for several years.  She also worked at Super 8 Motel and the Econolodge.  She served as a Juror and received a certificate of appreciation for the Superior Court of the State of Delaware.

She was a high spirited loving person, fun, cheerful and kind.  She was a Nanny at heart, a Mother to some and an Aunt to many.  She loved her neighbors and planning the summer block party. She was an excellent cook and loved preparing meals. Her past time was watching movies, Lifetime and Martin.

Torey was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Eleanor Johnson, five brothers, Peachie, Poly, Ronnie, Eddie and Jeff. One brother in-law, Chase.

She leaves her memories to Father, Roland T. Johnson, 2 Sisters, Laverne Wright and Darla Chase. 3 Aunts, Loretta Cannon, Helen and Tanya Mason.  Godmother to LeVinn “Scooby” Wright and Fakhrid-Deen “Foc” Merritt. A true friend Brenda Merritt, a special friend Yvette Osbourne, a devoted friend John “Peter Pan” Price, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Relatives and Friends.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday July 17, 2021, 10am, viewing 9-9:45 am at the Mother African Union Church 812 N. Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. Interment Gracelawn Memorial Park.