Lanee’ Riley Johnson
Lanee’ Riley Johnson is the daughter of Dr. Lorraine Dozier (Riley) and Rex Riley. Granddaughter of Joe Dozier and Arlone McClendon Dozier.
She graduated from Scott Central in 2003 as valedictorian of her class. She attended Jackson State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2007 on a full academic scholarship. After graduation she worked at the State Health department when she decided she wanted to go to medical school. She was in graduate school at Mississippi College at the time and received her Master of Health Service Administration in 2009. She was accepted in the University of Mississippi Medical School and received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2013. She also was chosen to complete her Resident in Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical School and completed this training in 2016. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
After graduation she has worked as a Hospitalist in hospitals in Meridian, MS and Tampa, Fl. She is married to Stephen Johnson who works as one of the Vice Presidents of Santander Bank.
Midway M. B. Church will celebrate its First Black Historical Banquet on February 22, at 6:00 pm. There are many far and near who have been contacted to be a part of this historical program. If you or your ancestors were born in Midway, married someone from Midway or work for the good of Midway please attend this Banquet. Did you know: The first brick house built in Midway is still standing and lived in. The original owner lived in the house until they were no longer able to live there independently. Do you know the funeral home owner who went to school at Scott Central Attendance Center? Do you know a certified Master Degree Chemist that lives in Midway?
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Sylvia Kennedy contributed Black History Tidbit enlightening us about the role of the MTA (Mississippi Teachers Association). How the teachers taught the children how to read, write and think.
The pastor enlightened the Tidbits expressing that for every great fellow, there was a significant teacher who helped them learn how to strive forward in this world. Teachers teach all things such as mathematicians, historians, coaches, technology instructors, etc. Every aspect of life there is a teacher. I am told a hard teacher is a good teacher. You will learn more under their leadership. The more that is required, the more you learn.
Sympathy to the Lyles and Patrick families in the passing of Judice Lyles Patrick of Mississippi Care Home in Raleigh, Mississippi. Service is incomplete at this time. Mapp Funeral Home is entrusted with her arrangements.
The Care Facilities: Milton Jerome Banks - Laurel; Shirley McClendon - Gulf Coast.
Remember with your prayers all our sick and shut-ins: Sandra Faye McClendon, Ben Smith, Tracy McClendon Williams, Janie McClendon, Glenda Strong McKee, Bill Bradford, Sarah Janitha White Johnson, Willie Letha Stowers Peavy, Cora Bell Odom Peavy, Marshall Beamon, Verneda “Ollie” McClendon, Versherica Ficklin, Mattie Holifield, Billy Strong, Wesley Lewis, and David Parrott.
Please call or text me those who are sick, deceased with planned arrangements, and anything remarkable you want publicized about your family. You may reach Delie Shepard by phone/text at 601-507-0992 and email: dshep10399@gmail.com.
