Ivorydell Maddox Johnson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother who spent most of her life in Minneapolis and cherished its neighborhoods, celebrations and community, passed away June 13, 2026, at age 77. A Celebration of Life will be held July 2 at Estes Funeral Chapel.
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