Support the Family of Debra Johnson
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On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, an inmate from West Tennessee State Penitentiary escaped from the prison and viciously murdered longtime and beloved Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) employee, Debra Johnson. Thank you to those who graciously contributed to the reward to find her murderer. He was captured!
$4,500 from this GoFundMe effort was allocated for the reward, should it be distributed. The remainder of the funds collected here will go to help support her family.
Debra Johnson began her career with the Department of Correction on January 30, 1981, as a Correctional Officer. She led a distinguished career over her 38 years of service to the people of Tennessee. Ms. Johnson served in numerous positions in the Department of Correction across the state including Sergeant, Deputy Warden, and Warden, and most recently as a Correctional Administrator in the West region. Her experience and commitment to both staff and inmates were reflected in the numerous letters of commendation from elected officials, commissioners, supervisors, and colleagues. She enjoyed a national reputation from her efforts dating back to 2006 when she led the planning efforts for the American Correctional Association's Winter Conference in Nashville.
Ms. Johnson was an experienced and knowledgeable corrections professional who was positive and supportive of everyone she encountered. Her fellow employees looked to her as a mentor and role model and nominated her numerous times for recognition of her outstanding contributions to the department. She was a co-worker, mother, sister, and friend and will be missed more than we can express.
Ms. Johnson leaves two sons, a daughter, her mother, two sisters, and one brother. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family.
$4,500 from this GoFundMe effort was allocated for the reward, should it be distributed. The remainder of the funds collected here will go to help support her family.
Debra Johnson began her career with the Department of Correction on January 30, 1981, as a Correctional Officer. She led a distinguished career over her 38 years of service to the people of Tennessee. Ms. Johnson served in numerous positions in the Department of Correction across the state including Sergeant, Deputy Warden, and Warden, and most recently as a Correctional Administrator in the West region. Her experience and commitment to both staff and inmates were reflected in the numerous letters of commendation from elected officials, commissioners, supervisors, and colleagues. She enjoyed a national reputation from her efforts dating back to 2006 when she led the planning efforts for the American Correctional Association's Winter Conference in Nashville.
Ms. Johnson was an experienced and knowledgeable corrections professional who was positive and supportive of everyone she encountered. Her fellow employees looked to her as a mentor and role model and nominated her numerous times for recognition of her outstanding contributions to the department. She was a co-worker, mother, sister, and friend and will be missed more than we can express.
Ms. Johnson leaves two sons, a daughter, her mother, two sisters, and one brother. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family.
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