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Geneva JOHNSON Obituary
She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church Denbigh, where she was a faithful member of the usher board and the deaconess board until her death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cambridge and Sarah Fox; her husband, Deacon Freddie L. Johnson; and 14 siblings.
Mrs. Johnson leaves to cherish her memory her son, James E. Johnson (Barbara); her daughter, Maxine J. Morgan (William); four grandchildren, Dwayne, Lora and Eric Johnson, and Michelle M. Price (Ray); four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, at First Baptist Church Denbigh, 3628 Campbell Road, Newport News. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shirley Howerton-Barrow
May 27, 2010
To the Morgan and Johnson Family
You are so blessed to have had your Mother for such a long time, 92 years! I share the joy with you in knowing your mother was a true christian woman. I believe God will keep you in perfect peace - such a wonderful family. I consider myself blessed to be connected as a lifetime friend and classmate!
George Washington Carver
Class of 1960
John Scott
May 25, 2010
Maxine & Bossman, my condolences to you both and your families, in our prayers. John Scott & Family
Shirley Brockett-Hughes
May 25, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
May 23, 2010
Condolences to my cousins, James,Maxine,Dwayne,Michelle,Lora,Eric and the Fox/Johnson Family...I share with other family members wonderful memories of aunt Geneva...My many trips back to Newport News, was such a joy stopping by her home, talking about the good times she and uncle Freddie had with my grand-parents, Earnest and Blanche Spratley...
Thank you aunt Geneva for your wisdom, words of encouragement, and I will truly miss you...Rest In Peace!
~Bill Webb, Los Angeles,California
April Napoleon
May 23, 2010
I would like to extend my condolences to the Johnson family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I was blessed with the opportunity of being one of Ms. Johnson's nurses for a brief period of time. During that time she bought many smiles and tears of laughter to my day. As a nurse you get the opportunity to care for many people but some like Ms. Johnson leaves an imprint in your life. Ms. Jonson will be greatly miss. I pray the Lord will continue to be a comfort to you all.
Ernestine Bridges
May 23, 2010
My condolences to James & Maxine and the rest of the family, my family. Aunt Geneva will live on forever. I have such great memories of her along with my grandmother (Mom Blanche) and all of their other siblings. Aunt Geneva was a loving, gentle woman who always had that beautiful smile and a warm hello each time you saw her. The women of her time blazed the way for me, so very strong and yet loving in ways that touched every aspect of my life. Oh, what great memories of all the family gatherings - the food, the laughter. Thank you Aunt Geneva for all
you did, you only had to watch our family to learn wonderful life lessons.
God bless Aunt Geneva, she's resting now with the good master, Uncle Freddie and all of her siblings.
All my love
Ernestine Spratley Bridges
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