Dr. Cora H. Johnson, RN

Dr. Cora H. Johnson, RN was born February 3, 1951 in Isola, Mississippi to the late Freddie & Bessie Hooker. Dr. Johnson was affectionately known as “Cookie” by close friends and family accepted Christ at an early age. Dr. Cora “Cookie” Johnson grew up in Isola, MS. with her loving parents where she attended and graduated from McNair High School in Belzoni, MS in 1969. After graduating “Cookie” moved to Chicago, Illinois to pursue a lifetime career in Nursing. She obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree in 1979 from Olive Harvey College, then in 1982 she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, (BSN) as a registered nurse from Rush University. Cora was a lifelong educator, and dedicated servant on the frontline in healthcare. Cora obtained her Masters of Science degree in Nursing from DePaul University in 1996 and her Doctorate degree in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. Dr. Johnson worked many years at the former St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island as well as Rush University Medical Center. She also dedicated herself to teaching the next generation of nurses. Dr. Cora worked as an instructor for many years where she obtained tenure as a professor with the City Colleges of Chicago. She especially valued the hands -on clinical instruction teaching the fundamental skills of nursing. Dr. Cora remained active in professional nursing organizations serving in many capacities. Dr. Cora “Cookie” Johnson was a world- wide traveler who traveled as a way to relax. Dr. Cora planned and participated in local and international vacations several times per year. She traveled to over fifteen North American countries and Caribbean countries including Australia. Dr. Cora was most of all a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Dr. Cora “Cookie” Johnson was joined in holy matrimony on May 27, 2001 to Jeremiah Johnson Sr. This union was blessed and blending together their families for nineteen years that consisted of two sons, Jerry and Jeremiah Jr. and two daughters Felicia and Carolyn. Dr. Johnson was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 surrounded by her family in her home in Matteson, IL. Cookie touched the lives of many with her gentle smile; laugh honesty, generosity and hospitality that made everyone around her feel a sense of genuine love. She was a kind and gentle spirit that made everyone feel special. Dr. Cora welcomed everyone and was willing to help regardless of the distance or cost.