Lilia R. Johnson Obituary (1938 - 2021)

Lilia R. Johnson, 82, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021at Heritage Health in Springfield. Lilia was born June 2, 1938 in the Philippines the daughter of Enrico and Remedios (Rivera) Buenafe. She married Richard C. Johnson November 22, 1958. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1991. Lilia enjoyed bowling, playing cards, watching tennis especially Pete Sampras, and watching the Golden State Warriors especially Steph Curry. Lilia is survived by her children Lucille Estes and husband James, Norm Johnson and wife Denise, Enrico Johnson and wife Rose, and Ernesto Johnson, grandchildren Marcus Johnson, Ali Toliver and husband Teddy, Kacey Johnson and husband Demarreo, Cristiana Rivera Buenafe Johnson, Laken Williams, Rico Johnson IV, Kendall Estes, Isaac Johnson, Jim Utterback, Matthew Luft, Morgan Murtha and husband Zach, Andrew Luft and wife Krista, and great-grandchildren Jada Johnson, Kobe Johnson, Carson Johnson, Sloane Williams, Lochlyn Williams, and Brooklyn Johnson. Lilia was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Private family services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff, 515 W. Wood St. Decatur, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.