Greensboro bids farewell to trailblazer Yvonne Johnson

Greensboro bids farewell to trailblazer Yvonne Johnson in horse-drawn procession
Greensboro honored Yvonne Johnson, its first Black mayor, with a horse-and-carriage procession. Her legacy leaves shoes to fill and a torch to carry on.
WATCH: Greensboro Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson’s horse-drawn funeral procession
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson was honored with a horse-drawn funeral procession at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Johnson died the morning of Dec. 4 at 82, surrounded by her family. In a statement, her family said they were ...
Funeral arrangements set for former Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson
Funeral arrangements have been made for former Greensboro mayor and current Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson.Visitation will be on Dec. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Perry J. Brown Funeral Home on East Market Street in Greensboro.
Celebration of Life for Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson will begin at 1 p.m.
Today, people will gather at Bennett College for a Celebration of Life for Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson. Johnson was known as a community leader and made a lasting mark on the Greensboro area. She died on Dec.
Horse-Drawn Procession Parade honors Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson
Procession honors late former Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson
Community members in Greensboro gathered to remember the life and legacy of Councilwoman and former Mayor Yvonne Johnson Saturday morning during a procession parade. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereSign up for our NewslettersThe parade began at the corner of Dudley Street and Beech Street.
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City council remembers Yvonne Johnson in first meeting after her death
Mayor Vaughan spoke about creating a resolution dedicated to Yvonne to honor her contributions to the city. Scout Taylor ...
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Yvonne Johnson honored in first Greensboro City Council meeting since her passing
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro City Council remembered Yvonne Johnson in their first meeting since her passing on Tuesday, ...
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Funeral arrangements for Yvonne Johnson include horse-drawn carriage
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Funeral arrangements for Yvonne Johnson, Greensboro city councilwoman and former mayor, have ...
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Our Opinion: We've lost Yvonne Johnson, the calming influence and moral center of a city
With a voice like honey and a stern mother’s piercing eyes, Yvonne Johnson was sweet. And tough. And wise. She could ...
State lawmakers, Greensboro community reacts to Yvonne Johnson's death
It is with an immeasurable sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved alumna and Greensboro Mayor Pro Tem, ...
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Funeral services happening tonight, Saturday for Yvonne Johnson
Funeral arrangements have been made for Yvonne Johnson, the recently deceased Greensboro city councilwoman and former mayor.A ...