Eunice W. Johnson, 93, widow of Johnson Publishing Co. founder John H. Johnson has died. She suffered from of renal failure on Sunday at her Chicago home, according to a company spokeswoman. Details under the hood.
Johnson Publishing’s flagship Ebony was named by Mrs. Johnson to reflect fine black ebony wood, as well as the mystique surrounding the tree and color. Mrs. Johnson’s is best known for her role as producer and director of the Ebony Fashion Fair, an influential event that for decades has been a showcase for the world’s top designers. Mrs. Johnson remained the company’s secretary-treasurer at the time of her death and for years wrote a monthly fashion feature for Ebony magazine. She will be greatly missed.
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