Mrs. Lindsey Merlean Johnson

Lindsey Merlean Purifoy Johnson

Is at peace after battling many health issues. She passed on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was born on November 28, 1975 in Denver, Colorado. Lindsey,s cousin, Janet Julien was at her side at her passing. Lindsey had many gifts. She was gifted musically, both vocally and instrumentally. As she got sicker, she was unable to sing as she once had. Now her voice is again free, joining the heavenly choirs. Lindsey also had the gift of storytelling. She was a prolific writer in many online writing groups. She was a textile artist, proficient in crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, and embroidery. She was an avid gamer. Lindsey leaves behind many family members and friends. Deborah Covington, her mother, Jessie Purifoy, her brother Devan Purifoy, her son, Evelyn Covington, her maternal grandmother, and Reba Merle Rials, her paternal grandmother will all miss her very much. Her cousin, Janet Julien, along with close friends, Cerise Casbeer and Sean Lenz and many other friends will miss Lindsey's laughter and creativity. Lindsey was preceded in death by her father Gearld Purifoy, and her grandfather, Lyle Covington. Memorial services are pending in Dallas and in Iowa.