Lydia A. Johnson passed from this life on May 13. She was 71. Born Lydia Laby to her late parents, Ella May Laby and Cornelius Laby, she was a retired school bus driver for Orange County Public Schools. Lydia is survived by her three children, twins Christine Watson and Julie Banks, and her son Scott Johnson, as well as her brother Doug Laby, all of Orlando. Many wonderful nieces, a nephew, and their extended families also share in grieving her loss. Lydia cherished all animals. In lieu of flowers any donations in her memory may be made to any local animal welfare organization.