Melonee Elizabeth Mercer

November 24, 1956 - January 31, 2017

Melonee Elizabeth Johnson-Mercer was 2nd child born to William T. & Laura Jean Johnson on November 24th, 1956 in Houston, TX. Melonee attended James Madison high school, and furthered her education at North Texas University. Melonee was a “unique, bold, out-spoken, courageous, woman”. She dearly loved her family, and her friends. Melonee was a loving daughter, and was always very attentive to her mother. Melonee had her own unique style of singing and dancing. Melonee enjoyed life, and live every day to the fullest. She never complained, and always had a kind encouraging word for others. Melonee loved helping others through her occupation as a C.N.A. & C.M.A. in the States of Oklahoma & California. Melonee began singing in the Choir at an early age. She, and her sisters Debra and Vernell, would sing while Lorie played the piano. Although Melonee had no biological children, she helped rear 3 nephews: An’din, Leroy, and Nicholas; as well as her niece, Laura. Melonee was recently blessed with a great niece, Nyreon Dhone, in whom she affectionally called “Swoogles”. Melonee was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Samuel & Mary James; paternal grandmother, Vernell Clemmons; Two sisters, Debra Johnson and Lorie Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving parents, Laura & James William Johnson (Bennie); two sisters, Maude Harris and Vernell Johnson; one brother, Mark Harris, all three siblings of Oklahoma City, OK; A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.