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Emma Leota (Lee) Johns Emma Leota "Lee" Neeper Johns, 82,
formerly of Carlisle and Leola, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family
on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Green Ridge Village, Newville, PA from
complications related to Alzheimer's disease.
Born in Curwensville, PA; she was the
daughter of the late James Dorsey and Rhoda Beatrice Neeper.
She worked as a cosmetologist and
homemaker and was previously a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Leola, PA
"Lee" enjoyed spending time with her
family and friends, gardening, golfing, sewing and playing the organ and piano.
Long known for her "gift of gab" and sense of humor, she was a delight to be
around.
She was preceded in death by her husband
and love of her life, Joseph Ross Johns who died in 1999, one son, David Dorsey
Johns and two brothers, Blair Dorsey Neeper and Allen Lynn Neeper.
Surviving are two daughters, Gail L.
Zoccola Diem of Lititz and Sharon Sentz Latham wife of William, of Dillsburg;
nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are eight siblings,
Oscar Neeper, Eva Mae DuFour, LeRoy Neeper, Beulah McDonald, Doylin Neeper,
Wayne Neeper, Marion Shimmel and Wilbur Neeper.
A graveside service will be held on
Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 2016 at 12 Noon at the Trumbauer Memorial
Cemetery of Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Rd., Leola, PA for family and
friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made to Phoenix Assistance Dogs of Central PA (PADCENTRAL.ORG), founded and
directed by her granddaughter, Linzey Jo Zoccola, 547 Woodview Drive, Lititz,
PA 17543.
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