Nora Larene Johnson, 16, of Cheyenne, passed away on Friday, May 31st at Denver Children's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29th, 2007 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Justin and Kristy Johnson. Nora loved music, good food, flowing water, colorful lights, playing with her dolls, taking car rides, and spending time with family and friends. Nora relied on many helpers and advocates to overcome Rett Syndrome. She appreciated the time others took to engage and encourage her, and was quick to reward with a dazzling smile.
Nora is survived by her parents, Justin and Kristy, her brothers Coen and Nico; her grandparents Tim and Myrna Johnson, Kathy Naef, and Rich and Dori Naef; her aunt and uncle Jocelyn and Craig Leithead and her cousins Brooklyn, Hadley, and Briley Leithead, her aunt and uncle Becky and Danny Hageman and her cousins Ocean, Glade, Senna, and Aspen Hageman; her great grandfathers Duane Johnson and Kenneth Sanders, her great grandmother Lois Nutt, and a loving extended family.
There will be a viewing for Nora in Cheyenne at the Wiederspahn Randomsky funeral home at 1900 East 19th St. Friday, June 7th, from 5-7pm.
Nora's funeral will be on Sunday, June 9th at 3pm near Chugwater, WY at 53 Winberg Rd. There will be a light dinner with sandwiches and drinks following the funeral. Finger foods to accompany the meal are welcome.
There will be a graveside service for the family on Monday morning at a time to be determined.