Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson (December 14, 1937 – January 14, 2021)[1] was a Michigan legislator.

Shirley Johnson
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 13th district
In office
March 23, 1999 – 2004
Preceded byMike Bouchard
Succeeded byJohn Pappageorge
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
January 13, 1993 – 1998
Preceded byMichael Earl Nye
Succeeded byJohn Pappageorge
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
January 14, 1981 – 1992
Preceded byDavid L. Campbell
Succeeded byDianne Byrum
Personal details
Born(1937-12-14)December 14, 1937
DiedJanuary 14, 2021(2021-01-14) (aged 83)
Political partyRepublican (until 2004)
Spouse(s)Cliff
Children2
Alma materOakland Community College
Wayne State University
Michigan State University

Early life

Johnson was born on December 14, 1937.[2]

Education

Johnson attended Oakland Community College and Wayne State University, and graduated from Michigan State University.[2]

Career

On November 4, 1980, Johnson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 68th district from January 14, 1981 to 1992. On November 3, 1992, Johnson was again elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she represented the 41st district from January 13, 1993 to 1998.[3] On March 16, 1999, Johnson was elected to the Michigan Senate in a special election after the resignation of Mike Bouchard. In the state senate, she represented the 13th district and served from March 23, 1999 to 2004. Johnson left the Republican Party after leaving the Michigan Legislature.[2]

Personal life

Johnson married Cliff in 1957. Together they had two children. Johnson was a Presbyterian.[2]

References
  1. Martindale, Mike (January 14, 2021). "Longtime Oakland County state lawmaker Shirley Johnson dies". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. "Legislator Details - Shirley Johnson". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  3. "Johnson, S to T". Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
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