'Darth Vader' Leads Funeral Service For Halloween-Loving Grandma
A Halloween-loving grandma was laid to rest in an unconventional funeral service Wednesday in England. Lorna Johnson, 56, died after an eight-month battle with lung cancer and her family wanted to make sure she was given an unforgettable farewell.
The self-proclaimed "white witch" loved all things Halloween and science fiction, her son Neil Johnson told Luton Today. The family, including four of Lorna's children and 10 grandchildren, decided the only way to give her a proper sendoff was to incorporate her penchant for costumes.
As a result, several witches, the Tasmanian devil, and Beetlejuice all attended the funeral -- which was led by none other than "Darth Vader."
They also played music to keep the mood upbeat, including songs by Dolly Parton.
While it may seem unusual, Neil says it's what his mother would have wanted. “My mum’s always said you need to celebrate, you need to have a party," he told The Guardian. "So we’re not going to sit around feeling sorry for ourselves. My mum wouldn’t want that. She would have been well up for it, it’s the type of person she was. She always wanted a party.”
May the force be with you, Lorna.
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