Constance U. Johnson Booth Obituary (1931 - 2017)

Constance U. Johnson Booth, age 85, of Erie, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at UPMC Hamot following a brief illness. She was born in Erie on February 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Junius and Beulah Bragg Johnson. Connie was a 1950 graduate of East High School. She was employed by the Booker T. Washington Center as recreation and cultural coordinator at the time of her retirement. She was previously employed by St. Martin's Center and the former Erie Resistor. Connie enjoyed bowling, gardening, listening to music and was an avid reader. Over the years, Connie cared for many children throughout the community; helping to raise them and give them a loving start. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Levyonne Booth, Sr.; two sons, Michael Timothy Booth and Timothy Michael Booth; two brothers, Junius and Theodore Johnson. Survivors include five children, Levyonne Booth, Jr., Robin Cleckley (Marcus), Tammy Booth, Cleat Collins (Lucy), and Garry Williams; three sisters-in-law, Chevalier Johnson (Shaq), Maggie Dobbs, and Carla Meadows; 14 grandchildren, Michael Booth, Jonathan Doxey, Paris Boyd, Jasmine Booth, Jericho Boyd, Marquelle Ponder, Amarra George-Booth, Angel King-Booth, Makenzie Morgan, Kia Booth, Trey George-Booth, Bear George-Booth, Shayvonne Booth, and Levyonne Booth. Many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 536 West 10th Street, on Friday from 4 to 7 pm with Closing Prayers at 7:15 pm. Private interment at the convenience of the family.