Marie S. Johnson

Marie Johnson Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Mrs. Marie Starr Johnson, 85, of Grafton, Va., passed away on Nov. 16, 2009.
She was born in Atlantic City, N.J., to parents, Dr. George Fairchild Starr and Edna Schurch Starr. She graduated from college with an Associates Degree in business and taught dance where she met her husband, Richard Porter Johnson, who she married in Baltimore, Md., in 1947. Mrs. Johnson was a successful real estate broker both in North Carolina and Virginia before retiring. During retirement she remained very active in community service. She was currently president of the Yorktown Woman's Club and was serving as an usher for the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Mrs. Johnson was also involved with the York County Volunteers Association, was an avid gardener, and loved playing golf and being outdoors in nature. Many hours were spent watching the egrets from her beautiful home on Chisman Creek. Her passion was creating beautiful pieces of art and pottery for her family, friends and clients. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and special friend to so many. She and her husband celebrated their 60th anniversary together in 2007.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard P. Johnson; and her brothers, Alan G. Starr and Erik S. Starr.
Survivors include her four sons, Douglas W. Johnson and the Rev. Erik S. Johnson both of Charlotte, N.C., Stuart K. Johnson and wife, Sally of Yorktown, Va., and Gregory M. Johnson of Newport News, Va. Also surviving are nine beautiful grandchildren.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
A memorial service is to be held at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Erik Starr Johnson officiating.
Memorials can be made to the York County Volunteers Association, 222 Dare Road, Yorktown, VA 23692.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Marie Johnson

7 Entries

December 18, 2009

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of my dear Aunt Marie Louis (Starr) Johnson.
Aunt Marie was the younger sister of my own Dad, George Alan Starr. Mine and and Aunt Marie's families grew up in different parts of the Country and we were thus unbable to see each other very often over the years. But, what few times we were able to visit, Aunt Marie was always most interesting and stimulating to visit with, including a couple of years ago when she travelled alone and at her advanced age cross- country to be with our family gathering and funeral for my own dear Dad.
Subsequently and up to her decease, she provided much information regarding her Starr line for incorporation in to our genealogy file.
And, while we greive in our family for Marie's passing, we also extend our most earnest of condolences to her own immediate family.
Judith Lee (Starr) Banks (and husband, Ralph)

December 18, 2009

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of my dear Aunt Marie Louise (Starr) Johnson.
Aunt Marie was the younger sister of my own Dad, George Alan Starr. Mine and Aunt Marie's families grew up in different parts of the Country. But what few times we were able to visit, Aunt Marie was most interesting and stimulating to visit with, including just a couple of years ago when she travelled alone and at her advanced age, cross-country to attend our family gathering and funeral for my own dear Dad.
Subsequently and up to her decease, she provided much information regarding her Starr line for incorporation in to our family genealogy file.
And, while our family does grieve greatly for Marie's passing we also extend our most earnest of condolences to her own immediate family.
Judith Lee (Starr) Banks (and husband, Ralph)

December 2, 2009

Sorry to learn of Maries passing. She was a wonderful lady and I know she will be missed. I worked with Marie in Real Estate.
Condolences to the family.
Elizabeth Joynes

Marie with her "Best in Show" clay tile picture, 2009

Libby Smith

November 26, 2009

Marie was such a lovely lady and a good friend. Lou and I have really enjoyed knowing her. We played bridge together, had meals together, and shared many Woman's Club experiences. She taught me to make clay tile pictures and we really got to know each other well then. She gave many bouquets of roses which were as lovely as she was. I played bridge with her Monday, did Woman's Club work with her Tues. and talked to her Wed. and Thurs. I will really miss her.

Jim and Sheila Majka

November 22, 2009

Marie was such a wonderful woman! Every day when we approach my front porch steps, we think of her because the beautiful welcome plaque that she made for us is the first thing we see :-) We are so sorry that we were out of town when her life was celebrated, but please know that you are in our thoughts,hearts and our prayers.

Yvonne Adams

November 22, 2009

I was blessed to know Marie for about ten years. We worked together at the Bargain Box on Thursdays as long as I could. We were together in the Woman's Club. We also played bridge together many times. On the 9th of November we played. She knew I read a lot so she asked for book recommendations; she called me later to tell me how much she enjoyed it. I'm glad I made her last week enjoyable. I'll miss her.
May God bless you and bring you his peace.

Barbara Keefe

November 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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