Gloria Jean Johnson (Prestia)
May 18, 1928 ~ December 8, 2024
Born in:
Brooklyn, New York
Resided in:
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Gloria Jean Johnson (Prestia), 96, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, in her residence. She was surrounded by her spouse, family members, friends and caregivers.
She was born on May 18, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. Gloria was an accomplished seamstress, postal worker and driver license examiner. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She traveled around the world with her husband, Earle, and their friends, and enjoyed dancing every week, always with a smile on her face. She enjoyed socializing and having fun with family and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, John and Jenny (Giovanna) Visco, her first husband, and father of her children, Bennie Prestia (d. 1981), her second husband, Alfred (Al) Scogna (d. 2000), her daughter, Dianne Moore (Prestia), son-in-law, Neil Moore (Dianne), great-grandson, Blaze Moore (Lisa), step-daughter, Lynn Jewel (Earle), and step-grandson, Scott Faure (Sue).
Gloria is survived by her husband, Earle Johnson, sons John Prestia (Mary), Robert Prestia (Terrie), daughter, Judy Sievers (Jim), stepdaughter, Sue Dalton, stepsons, Richard Johnson (Lena), Robert (Bob) Johnson (Cathy), grandchildren, Valerie Moore Wheeler (Luke), Jeana Prestia, Amanda Rogers (Jason), Lisa Moore (Myra), Ben LaLande, Natalie Prestia, Anthony Prestia (Katie), Julia Prestia, Michael Prestia (Kaitlyn), Sara Prestia, Nick Prestia, Christian Sievers, Becca Sievers, Kelly Jewel, Deedee Jewel, Julie Carrion (Harry), Robert Johnson (Emily), Thomas Johnson (Sauni), Ann Crandell (Michael), Earle Johnson, Brian Johnson (Kelly), and 28 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held for Gloria on January 18, 2025, at 2PM at Suncoast Community Church, located at 8000 Hawkins Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241. Friends and family are invited to attend and share their memories of her.
She will be laid to rest next to her daughter, Dianne, in a private family ceremony.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Blaze of Hope: https://www.blazeofhope.org
Blaze of Hope is a non-profit organization founded by Gloria’s granddaughter, Lisa Moore, in honor of Lisa’s son, and Gloria’s great grandson, Blaze Moore.
“Blaze of Hope provides financial assistance to families of hospitalized children with life-threatening medical conditions, raises awareness, builds community, and enriches lives with HOPE!”
Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, Nashville, TN (615) 857-9955. We proudly remain locally owned & operated.
Services
Celebration of Life: January 18, 2025 2:00 pm
Suncoast Community Church
8000 Hawkins Road
Sarasota, FL 34241
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Gloria was an awesome lady and will be missed. I never saw her without a smile on her face. Healing prayers for the family,
My deepest condolences to the Prestia Family! I do have some wonderful fond memories of Aunt gloria!
Aunt Gloria was a one-in-a-million type
of person. She will leave behind such an amazing memory, and it will be impossible
to forget her vivacious smile. Sending my
love to the Prestia family at this time.
I volunteered with Gloria at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. It was a pleasure to work with and know Gloria. She and I used to kid about her being one year behind me in age. RIP Gloria. I know your family and friends will miss you very much.
Live on forever. Her smile was radiant and could brighten anyone’s day. Prayers and hugs to the family. Heaven got another beautiful angel. Till we all meet her again she will remain forever in our hearts and our thoughts. Love y’all and thank you for treating me like family from day one.
She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Bob and Terri so sorry for your loss. We love you, Deb and Joe
I was a kid when Gloria married my cousin Ben Prestia. I remember her coming to our house with her daughter Diane. I would watch her feed her. Before they moved to Florida, we would see them frequently. After they moved we rarely saw them as everything changes. and everyone loses touch. However my family loved her. When I told my younger brother I hooked up on facebbook with her he said, “does she still have that beautiful smile?” I told him she does. Rest in peace Gloria. Say hi to our mutual relatives.