LENORA CROOM

Lenora Johnson Croom, wife of Melvin Croom, daughter of Alex Shaw and the late Louise Johnson was born on Aug. 12, 1966, in Sumter. She departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020, at her residence.

Her formal education began in the public schools of Sumter County, then transitioned to Job Core where she obtained various life skills along with her GED.

She was a member of Wayman Chapel AME Church.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Johnson.

Left to cherish precious memories are: her father, Alex Shaw; her husband of 34 years, Melvin Croom; three sisters, Betty Turner, Tonya Johnson and Lisa Simmons; two aunts, Ella Mae Daniels and Retha Bell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be 3 to 6 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Robert L. China officiating.

The funeral procession will leave the 635 N. Kings Highway residence at 1:15 p.m.

The staff of Sumter Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.