Stoi Johnson

Stoi Paphe Jurist Johnson, age 51 of Columbus, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her parents on Friday, November 24, 2017. Stoi was born on November 3, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio and gifted by God to parents Erena R. (Hall) Jurist and William F. Jurist. She was the oldest of six children, four sisters: Níel, René, Uri, Othni and one brother, William.

As a child, Stoi was full of energy, curious and had a very creative mind. Her artistic and musical talents were manifested before the age of nine. Her creative talents were expressed through making jewelry and drawings and her love for music was manifested through her becoming a percussionist. Stoi loved fashion and was always ahead of the trends. As a teen, she would often sketch out her designs. Her curiosity was manifested through her love for entomology and collection of butterflies. Stoi loved everything she did and was always excited about discovering new things.

In high school, Stoi played several instruments including the flute, conga drums and chimes. She was also very athletic and ran track. After graduating Northland High School and Fort Hayes Career Center with a concentration in Dental Assistance, she attended Bliss College where she obtained an Associate Degree in Fashion, Jewelry and Merchandising.

Upon graduating college, Stoi worked as an Analyst at AT&T until she retired. Throughout her career, Stoi demonstrated a hard work ethic and always put one hundred percent in everything she did. After retirement, she dedicated her time to designing and making jewelry and establishing her own company, Unique Expressions. Stoi was also very active in church and was in the orchestra and the band. Her love for acting led to her participating in church plays.

Stoi had an infectious personality and all those who knew her, loved her. She never met a stranger, even at a young age. Stoi never complained and always stayed positive, even during difficult times.

Stoi is preceded in death by her uncle Tracy Hall. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Tyler Johnson; son, Gihon Jurist; parents, Erena and William Jurist, her brother, William G. Jurist, her sisters, Níel Jurist, René Jurist, Uri Jurist, Othni (James) Turner, Memuna Kondeh, and Michelle Davidson; grandchildren, Christopher, Irina, Ariana; special friends Carolyn Davidson and Tracy Rhodes; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12noon Friday December 1, 2017 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43232

Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery