April 23, 1943 — Nov. 27, 2008

Shirlee L. Johnson, 65, of Sweet Home passed away Thursday.

She was born in Everton, Mo., the daughter of Albert Paul and Allerey Meade.

Shirlee had lived in California prior to moving to Oregon in 1975, and eventually settled in Sweet Home in 2001.

She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed crafts and scrap booking.

She is survived by five children, Jenelle and Bobby Johnson of Sweet Home, Kim Collins of Lebanon, Mike Swezey of Beaverton, and Dwayne Swezey of Eugene; two sisters, Coni Boyer and Pauline Patton, both of Lebanon; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Johnson; her parents; and one sister, Amazette Fisher.

A viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church in Sweet Home. Burial will be at Gilliland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to benefit her minor children, and sent is care of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long St., Sweet Home, OR 97386 (www.sweethomefuneral.com).