Ernestine Johnson Sego

Ernestine J Sego of PRP ascended to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, Nov 27. She was born Ernestine Johnson to Claud and Janie (VanMeter) Johnson in Clarkson, KY, on April 19, 1935. She grew up as part of a large, loving family with 9 brothers and sisters, where her parents instilled in her a devotion to God, family, work, and study. This ethic led to her first job at the age of 16 at a soda counter, and her graduation from Clarkson High School. It also led to her 40 year career as an operator at South Central Bell in Louisville, where she won the position, despite her small stature, due to her ‘long armsʼ, a detail she proudly recounted like Vannah White as she gracefully displayed them. No position in Ernestineʼs life, however, was more important to her than that of Wife and Mother. She wed Harold Sego in 1955 and remained his devoted wife for 60 years, until his death in 2015. Everyone who knew them knew that Ernestine was the glue that kept the family together and Harold in line, as his creativity wasnʼt always particularly productive. Together, they raised 3 children: Samuel Sego of Somerset, Donna Harrell of PRP, and Philip (Beverly) Sego, of Little Mount. Ernestine dearly loved and cherished her children and her 5 grandchildren: Robert (Nicole) Sego, Brandon (Dana) Sego, Thomas Sego, Kelly (William) Robertson, and Jessica (Joel) Fields, all of whom she helped care for as children. She also leaves 14 great-grandchildren and Haycraft, Kenneth Lee Johnson, William A Johnson, and Arthur Johnson, and a great-granddaughter. She also leaves, to cherish her memory, sisters Annalee Watson, Shirley Cain, and brothers Roy Owen Johnson and Farrell Johnson. She has loved and been loved by many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in law, cousins, friends and caregivers. Ernestine and Harold were proud supporters of Beth Haven Baptist and Cloverlea Baptist, though her longfought battle with Alzheimerʼs prevented attendance for many years. Even when she lost the ability to speak, hymns and Gaither concert videos brought her great comfort and joy. Ernestineʼs family wishes to thank the caring individuals at Hosparus Health for their compassionate care, and a special thanks to Ernestineʼs daughter, Donna, who has been her devoted caregiver these many years, allowing her to stay home where she was most comfortable. To honor her memory, in lieu of flowers, we ask that you prayerfully consider a donation to one of the following: Hosparus Health (HosparusHealth.org) Fisher Center for Alzheimerʼs Research Foundation (alzinfo.org) The Salvation Army (salvationarmyUSA.org/usn/ ways-to-give/)

Ernestine Johnson Sego

April 19, 1935 - November 27, 2019