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Funeral details released for slain state corrections administrator Debra Johnson

tn.gov

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (OSBORNE)  --  The State of Tennessee has released details regarding funeral arrangements for slain Corrections Department administrator Debra Johnson. 

Officials say Johnson was sexually assaulted and strangled to death this past week on the grounds of the West Tennessee Prison by inmate Curtis Ray Watson. Watson escaped the prison the same day Johnson was found dead. He was recaptured this past Sunday less than ten miles from the prison after an extensive manhunt.

Here are the visitation and funeral arrangements for Debra Johnson as provided in a press release by the state:

Thursday, August 15, 2019
Visitation: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
15th Avenue Baptist Church
1203 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208

Friday, August 16, 2019
Visitation: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Funeral Service: 12:00 pm
The Temple Church
3810 Kings Lane
Nashville, TN 37218