Charlotte H. Johanson, 89, an avid reader who taught others
March 10, 2022
Charlotte H. Johanson of Murrells Inlet died Feb. 28 surrounded by her family. She was 89.
She was born June 4, 1932, in Melrose, Mass., the daughter of Charles G. and Mabel G. Foster Lindberg.
In June 1953, she married Arnold Erhard Johanson. They were married for 59 years until his death in 2012. They lived in Melrose for 39 years and raised a family of five children.
During those years, they spent many summers at their camp, Any Isle, in Canterbury, N.H. In 1994, they retired and moved to Myrtle Beach.
Mrs. Johanson was an avid reader who volunteered for the Horry County Literacy Council and found great joy in teaching reading skills to others. She was a talented painter, and she also enjoyed knitting, doing puzzles and playing bridge.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach for many years. Later, she became a member of Christ Church in Murrells Inlet.
Her family said her greatest happiness came from watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow.
She is survived by her children, Lisa Paul (Leo) of Hingham, Mass., Stephen Johanson (Donna) of Melrose, John Johanson (Barbara) of Wakefield, Mass., Neil Johanson (Marybeth) of Murrells Inlet and Ingrid Jablonski (Kevin) of Reading, Mass.; her sister-in-law, Alice Johanson of Stoneham, Mass.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, 310 Prince Creek Parkway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
