Carol Lynn "Cat" (Jenkins) Johnson

Mrs. Carol Lynn Johnson (née Jenkins), 78, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on November 26, 2025, in White Plains, New York, the city where she was born and spent much of her life.

Born on December 29, 1946, in White Plains to Harry and Lillian Jenkins, Carol was one of ten siblings in a close-knit family. She graduated from White Plains High School and embarked on a career that would span decades and leave a lasting impression on all who worked with her.

Carol began her professional journey in administrative roles on Wall Street in Manhattan before transitioning to various corporate support positions throughout the Westchester area. Her dedication and talent eventually led her to International Business Machines (IBM), where she found her true professional home. At IBM, Carol rose through the ranks from secretarial roles to become a Financial Analyst in the Market Research Department—a testament to her intelligence, perseverance, and work ethic. Even after retiring in 2001, her expertise was so valued that she was called back to work part-time, continuing to contribute meaningfully thanks to her deep knowledge of processes and legacy systems.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Carol lived a vibrant life filled with activity and joy. She enjoyed bowling and played on a local softball team for a short time. She also took pleasure in golf from time to time, enjoying time with her husband who also loved the sport.

Carol’s greatest legacy lies not only in her career or hobbies but in the love and care she gave so freely to others. She was an extraordinary person who consistently put others before herself—always making sure everyone else was taken care of above all else. Her loving heart left an indelible mark on those around her. Known for being smart, hardworking, and fun to be around, Carol brought warmth and light into every room she entered.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Harold Johnson Sr., and their beloved son, Harold Johnson Jr. She also leaves behind her cherished sisters Agnes Mebane, Mary Jenkins, and Dorothy Jenkins; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will carry forward her memory with love.

Carol was predeceased by her parents Harry and Lillian Jenkins; brothers Harry Jenkins Jr., John Jenkins, Robert Jenkins, and Walter Jenkins; and sisters Barbara Jean Evans and Gloria Harris.

A loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend—Carol touched countless lives in both profound and quiet ways. Her legacy will live on through all those she impacted during her lifetime and through generations yet to come.

Loved immensely, never forgotten. May she rest in eternal peace.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on day December 10th, 2025, from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Bethel Baptist Church, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00NOON. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the days of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Carol Johnson entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Johnson Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute the family kindly suggests a contribution be made in her name/memory/honor to: American Cancer Society (may be done simply through the donation tabs/links here in website at the bottom of this page, or on your own). You may also choose to plant a tree in her name/memory/honor as another form of condolence. If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Tuesday December 9th, 2025 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, or on Wednesday December 10th, 2025 by/before 9:45AM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!