Eunice Johnson, the widow of Johnson Publishing founder John Johnson, died this past Sunday of renal failure in her Chicago home. She was 93.
Johnson Publishing housed many magazines, most notably JET and Ebony, which are two of the longest running black-orient publications, and remain two of the most prominent.
Eunice served as the secretary-treasurer of Johnson Publishing, as well as the director and producer of the renown Ebony Fashion Fair.
In a statement released after her death, the publishing house said,
“Mrs. Johnson made a tremendous impact on the fashion industry, showcasing the best in style on African-American models of various shapes, sizes, and skin tones…[She] will be sincerely missed, and her life and work will continue to be defined by her contributions to the world of fashion and design for years to come.”
She was succeed by her daughter, Linda Johnson Rice, who is currently head of the company.
Sounds like she had a full and happy life and is in a better place now.
[Image via AP Images.]
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