Canelia (Johnson) Nicholson, 82, of Crawfordsville, formerly of Brookston, passed away at 1:42 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022 at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.
She was born June 22, 1939 in Bridgeport, Alabama to the late William and Nancy (Smith) Johnson. Canelia was a 1957 graduate of Bridgeport High School.
Her marriage was to Kenneth Nicholson on October 2, 1992 in Lafayette at Hope Chapel Presbyterian Church; he survives.
Canelia was a current member of Woodland Heights Christian Church and past member of Elmwood Church of Christ. She also held memberships with the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary beginning in Scottsboro, AL, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, and the Home-Ec Club both of Brookston.
Canelia worked in the legal field for several years as a legal aid with the majority of her time spent at the Tippecanoe Court House with Judge Hand in Juvenile Court. She enjoyed shopping, jewelry, gardening, and loved Alabama Crimson Tide Football. Some of her favorite flowers were white lilies, white roses, and stephanotis. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Surviving along with her husband, Kenneth are their four daughters, Tammy (Mike Hucker) Tatman of Brookston, Teresa (David) Root of Lawrenceburg, IN, Kim (Jay) Lawson of Crawfordsville, and Richelle (Matthew) Wells of Lafayette. Grandchildren, Laura (Jason) Reel, Leslie (Carl) Wilson, Cassidy (Adam) Hayhow, Ryan (fiancé: Taylor) Lawson, Johnathon (Claire) Lawson, Nicholas Lawson, Abagail Wells, and Emma Wells. Great-grandchildren, Conner, Grace, Kyra, A.J., Owen, Henry, and Zachary. Canelia is also survived by two nephews, Corky Shavers and Tommy Johnson.
Preceding her in death along with her parents is a granddaughter, Kirsten Root and two siblings, Hazel Shavers and William Johnson.
Friends may call from 12 PM until the time of funeral service 2 PM Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Pastor Tim Lueking to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Canelia’s name to the American Diabetes Association or Woodland Heights Christian Church Mission 127.
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