Emily Lydia (Johnston) Landress
February 3, 2020
Emily Lydia Johnston Landress, 70, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 3, 2020 at Abbey Hospice. She was born in Berwyn, IL to Robert George and Phyllis Harriett Duncan Johnston. Emily was retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department after 28 years of service. Her hobbies included cross-stitching, reading, and taking trips to the Georgia Mountains. Emily was a devoted wife of 38 ½ years, loving mother, Nana, sister and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her parents. Her memory will forever be cherished by her husband, Doug Landress of Mansfield; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Josh Cole of Mansfield; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Gail Johnston of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Ema Cole, Addison Cole and Easton Cole. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 3pm at Trinity Baptist Church, Conyers, with Rev. Preston Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. Condolences may be made online at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.
Emily Lydia Johnston Landress, 70, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 3, 2020 at Abbey Hospice. She was born in Berwyn, IL to Robert George and Phyllis Harriett Duncan Johnston. Emily was retired from the City of Atlanta... View Obituary & Service Information