Brenda E. Johnson (nee Bolen), 78 of Colts Neck died peacefully on Friday, October 18th. Brenda was born and raised in Alexandria, LA. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1959, where she was head cheerleader, majorette, and member of National Honor Society. Following her graduation, Brenda attended LSU. She became a Stewardess for Eastern …
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Brenda E. Johnson (nee Bolen), 78 of Colts Neck died peacefully on Friday, October 18th.
Brenda was born and raised in Alexandria, LA. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1959, where she was head cheerleader, majorette, and member of National Honor Society. Following her graduation, Brenda attended LSU. She became a Stewardess for Eastern Airlines where she met her husband Capt. G. Donald Johnson.
They settled in Colts Neck and raised their family. When Brenda’s children grew up she returned to college and attended classes at the New York School of Interior Design, earned her accelerated degree in interior design at Kean University, and founded Design Concepts. Brenda was appointed to the Architectural Review Board for Colts Neck and was instrumental in designing the town library. She also participated in charitable interior design show houses.
Brenda and her family enjoyed their vacation home in Lake Placid, NY, as well as spending time at their Jersey shore house. Her great enjoyment was watching and supporting her grandchildren’s activities, sports accomplishments and talents, and going to their plays, dance recitals and instrumental performances. She loved tap dance, which she studied for many years and taught briefly. She also enjoyed playing the ukulele, entering flower shows, needlepoint, and gardening. Brenda was a member of the Eagle Oaks Country Club.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, G. Donald Johnson in June of 2019. They were married for 56 years until his passing.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sharon Johnson, Colts Neck, and daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Gene Grieco, Colts Neck; her grandchildren, Amanda, Gabrielle, Alexandra, Brianna and Ryan; her brothers, James A. Bolen, Jr. Esq., Alexandria, LA, and his wife Diann, and B. Richard Bolen, Pima AZ.
Visitation Tuesday, October 22nd, 5 to 8 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Funeral services Wednesday, October 23rd, 11 am at the funeral home. Entombment Holmdel Mausoleum. In lieu of traditional remembrances, please consider contributing to the Lustgarten Foundation at https://www.lustgarten.org. To share a favorite memory of Brenda or send messages of condolence please visit her page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.
Donna Levy
left a message on May 2, 2020:
I just heard about Brenda’s passing. I was her and Don’s neighbor for 20 years. While we didn’t interact very much, it was always a pleasure to sit and talk in their garden. They were both such nice, friendly people. I know she was over the moon for her grandchildren and was so proud of all they accomplished.
My condolences to the family and friends. She was a lovely lady.
Robert and Nancy Wood
left a message on October 22, 2019:
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our cousin, Brenda. She was a “true Southern Belle” with beauty inside and out. Her laughter was infectious and she and I loved to dance at their Bayville retreat. These last years were more than difficult but she was always upbeat and positive. We will remember Brenda and Don with love for always. Nancy and Bob
Sylvia Rubin Margolius
left a message on October 21, 2019:
Tracy just called with the sad news. We planned a trip to see Brenda in December. I enjoyed my talks with her these past few months. Brenda and I reconnected about 10 years ago and learned that for years she and Don passed through Albany (Our home) many, many times on their way to Lake Placid. We did have the opportunity to visit them in Lake Placid. Tracy and family just ask Uncle Jay and Uncle Richard how welcoming the Bolen home was to the Bolton High teenagers. Brenda was a good friend and I will always have wonderful memories of her. May she rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the Johnson and Bolen families.
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Donna Levy
left a message on May 2, 2020:
I just heard about Brenda’s passing. I was her and Don’s neighbor for 20 years. While we didn’t interact very much, it was always a pleasure to sit and talk in their garden. They were both such nice, friendly people. I know she was over the moon for her grandchildren and was so proud of all they accomplished.
My condolences to the family and friends. She was a lovely lady.
Robert and Nancy Wood
left a message on October 22, 2019:
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our cousin, Brenda. She was a “true Southern Belle” with beauty inside and out. Her laughter was infectious and she and I loved to dance at their Bayville retreat. These last years were more than difficult but she was always upbeat and positive. We will remember Brenda and Don with love for always. Nancy and Bob
Sylvia Rubin Margolius
left a message on October 21, 2019:
Tracy just called with the sad news. We planned a trip to see Brenda in December. I enjoyed my talks with her these past few months. Brenda and I reconnected about 10 years ago and learned that for years she and Don passed through Albany (Our home) many, many times on their way to Lake Placid. We did have the opportunity to visit them in Lake Placid. Tracy and family just ask Uncle Jay and Uncle Richard how welcoming the Bolen home was to the Bolton High teenagers. Brenda was a good friend and I will always have wonderful memories of her. May she rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the Johnson and Bolen families.
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