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Catherine JOHNSON Obituary
She is preceded in death by her fathers, David Edwards and Richard Walter; and her husband, Deacon Milton T. Johnson.
She was a native of Surry County and educated in the Surry County Public School System. She retired from Colonial Williamsburg after 35 years of service. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Dendron, Va., where she served as a Deaconess for 46 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Deaconess Dorothy M. Walter of Elberon; four children, Mitchell of Norfolk, Keith (Judy) and Angela both of Dendron and Jeffery (Katrina) of Newport News; five grandchildren, Terrance, Jefferiah, Whitney, Britney, and Danielle; one godson, CJ Clary; five sisters, Marlene Peace (Ray) of Dendron, Hazel Johnson of Norfolk, Ethel Pierce (Herman) of Dendron, Joyce Walter of Elberon and Dorothy Rose of Elberon; one foster sister, Lillian Foster of Surry; one aunt, Mary Edwards Price of Piscataway, N.J.; one uncle, Junius Williams of Williamsburg; four sisters-in-law, Ruth Johnson of New York, N.Y., Minnie Johnson of Baltimore, Md., Maude Johnson of Waverly and Eleanor Johnson of Dendron; three devoted friends, Janice Butler, Rose-Mary Allen, Annie Mae Osborne; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Peace-Bland Funeral Home, 237 Railroad Ave., Waverly, Va. Deaconess Johnson's funeral will be held noon Saturday, April 17, 2010, at First Baptist Church 2550 Rolfe Highway, Dendron. The interment will be in Johnson's family cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence, 11:15 a.m. on the day of service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Peace-Bland Funeral Home, Waverly.
Please visit us at: www.blandenterprisesinc.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine JOHNSON
Ray and Marlene Peace
April 21, 2010
My sister, my sister, my sister, I will truly miss you. I know you are resting in the arms of Jesus, and I am trying to understand it all. But I know God make no mistakes.We sisters and Big Mama we will take care of Ann, her brothers will look after her as well. Rest in Peace our sister. Rest in Peace. (Hazel, Ethel, Joyce and Phonesia)
April 18, 2010
To the Johnson family i am sadden to hear about the death of cathy i worked with her for many year at coloinal williamburg she was a very nice person i will miss her beauiful smile i know she will brighten up heaven more and more i will keep your family in my prayers. Patricia Johnson Harris, Williamsburg Va.
LINDA GRAY
April 17, 2010
TO DOROTHY,SHATON AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY I DIDNT KNOW YOUR FAMILY MEMBER. BUT I DO KNOW THE PAIN OF LOSING ONE.SO MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DOING THIS TIME. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU. GOD BLESS.
April 17, 2010
Thanks be to God for the family that has been molded and shaped by Mrs. Johnson and for the legacy that her witness in this community has left. May you take God with you every step of the way and surely, all WILL be well. Much love to all of the family.
Edna Ford Powell
Crystal Conner
April 17, 2010
To the family of Aunt Cal:
I extend my heartfelt condolences to everyone. I will miss her inspiration and words of encouragement to me personally, as I am raising my sons. I will also miss her her fashion and would often tell her I wanted to be like her when I grow up. Remember, "Earth has no sorrows, that Heaven can not heal".(Chris and the Boys)
Lenise Savedge
April 17, 2010
To Ann and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May god bless you.
Ernestine Doles
April 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Catherine's entire family. I will always remember her pleasent attitude and her smile. She was always the same friendly person no matter when I saw her. She will be greatly missed. To the family: Please accept my deepest sympathy.
April 16, 2010
To the family of Ms Catherine Johnson.: Ms Johnson was a very pleasant person to be with, showed love for everyone and was pleasant to be around. I had the experience of being her nurse in Williamsburg and loved her like family. I am so sadden by her passing, and am still trying to absorb it. But I rest assured that Ms Catherine knew the Lord and I know she is safe in his arms.
Min Myrtle Williams-Dobson
Newport News, VA
karl saunders
April 16, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are with you all, god bless you all.
Joyce Clary
April 16, 2010
To the family of Cathy,
My heart really does ache at the thought of having lost such a great, great friend. I do know within my heart that she is in a better place where there is no more pain or suffering. I can see in MY mind, God outstretched His arms and told her
to "Come With Me, and I Will Give You Rest, For Your Work On Earth Is Done".
I will miss her dearly. She was a confidante, but most of all, a dear friend. "WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING". To: Greg,Ann,Keith,Jeff,Marlene, Hazel, Ethel, Joyce, and Vanessa God does not make any mistakes.
Love,
Joyce Clary & Family
Arethea Carter
April 16, 2010
Your smile and your laugher will be missed by all of us.Your advice will never be forgotten. Your time will not be lost.Your dreams will forever live. Your service will always render. You was not just for one person, you was a people person. Family was your heart. We will always Love You.
Arethea and Family.
Darlene Gilchrist-Dailey
April 16, 2010
To The Johnson Family
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time
Sharon Thomas
April 16, 2010
To Ann, Greg, Donnell & Jeff and family my prayers and thoughts are with you in the passing of Aunt Catherine your beautiful mom, she & her smile will be missed. Sharon Thomas & Sons
Dennis & Joyce Holmes
April 16, 2010
To the Johnson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tammy
April 16, 2010
Aunt Cal you will be missed beyond words.
April 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayer are with your family. We did not know her for long,but she touched us greatly. The Ingram Family,Sandston,VA
April 14, 2010
To our cousins, nephews and niece:
We send our deepest condolences to you. We are sadden that we cannot be with you at this time. Our prayer is that you find comfort in knowing Catherine is at peace. Aunt Ruth, Yvonne Gathers and siblings.
Kevin Wright
April 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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