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Mareo Johnson Obituary
He was born Dec. 16, 1981, in Petersburg to Cleo Johnson and the late Marvin "Charles" Thorpe. Mareo was a member of Gravel Run Baptist Church, where he occasionally shared the word of God with his fellow church members by reading scriptures via Braille, until his failing health. He graduated from the Virgina School for the Deaf, Blind and Multi-Disabled at Hampton in June 2001. Mareo loved music.
Mareo was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Pratcher; his maternal grandmother, Audrey Johnson; his maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Burnette; maternal grandfather, James Johnson; paternal great-grandparents, Chris and Irene Thorpe.
Mareo is survived by his loving mother, Cleo Johnson; two brothers, Tremayne and Marvis Johnson, all of Roanoke; his devoted and loving grandmother, Alma B. Manson of Petersburg; grandfather, Franklin D. Manson of Florida; nine aunts, Tiann Smith (Reginald), Cassandra Johnson, Ann Buck (Craig), Karen Brooks (Wayne), and Natalie Wilkerson (Gary), all of Petersburg; Mary Johnson (Anthony) of Chester; Fonda Holly (Tony) of Petersburg, Madeline Tucker and Madelina Harris (Stanley), both of Dinwiddie; one uncle, James Johnson Jr. of Petersburg; a host of great-uncles and aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends, among the friends, two devoted, Kane Tyler and Mrs. Brenda Richardson.
A homegoing celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at noon at Gravel Run Baptist Church, Dr. Larry D. Brown, pastor. The family will assemble at 310 Deerfield Drive, Petersburg, Va., at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Dinwiddie Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends at the residence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mareo Johnson
Seymour Ward
November 17, 2010
Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. (1 Corinthians 13:8)
Sherrod Crawley
November 17, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Chris Bethune
November 17, 2010
Mareo was a fantastic young man. So very sorry for your loss.
Lynda Jones
November 6, 2010
Dear Cleo, From the moment Mareo entered my classroom, he stole my heart. At two years of age he was able to inspire children and adults with his free spirit and open-hearted love. It is a blessing to read that he was a spiritual inspiration to others. He will always hold a special place in my heart as one of my favorite children. I am honored to have been Mareo's first teacher.
Sarah Johnson
November 6, 2010
Karen, I am so sorry for you all lost. I remember when we worked at Qimonda me and you would be in a bay and you would tell me things about him. And what I remember the most is when you told me how strong and couragous he was. I will pray for you and your family. God Bless...
Mickie Anderson
November 6, 2010
To Lois, Tiann , and family, to this day we give praise,victory knowing that the Lord Jesus Christ has called for another one of his sons Mareo.May at the end of our journey we have said yes to the Lord, and we will see Mareo again. But until then keep his smiles, fun times and memories for ever present. May God Bless and continue to keep you.
Jackie Latham
November 6, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Shaw
November 6, 2010
Karen and Family, Im so sorry to hear of the death of Mareo. I never had the chance to meet him but with the stories you shared about him, I know he was a great person. Im sure he will be missed, Keep him in your heart and cherish the memories you had with him. Your family is in my prayers.
Brenda Reed
November 5, 2010
Cleo,
May the pain in your heart be at ease, knowing your beloved son is walking hand in hand with the Lord.
Renee Richardson
November 5, 2010
Ms Alma,
I am very sadden to have learned of the passing of Mareo.May the lord watch over your family.Mareo was a great inspiration to so many people. I will never forget the brightness that he gave to life. He was and will always be one of my angels.
Debra Watkins
November 4, 2010
Lois,
I am deeply sadden by hearing of the passing of Mareo. May God's peace be placed in your heart. I will forever cherish all of the good times that Mareo and I had together. I know he is with Our Heavenly Father, and I will rejoice with him again one day. I love you and I am praying for you.
Tolan Hawkins
November 4, 2010
Cleo May God Bless You An Your Family. I Love You and if there is anything I can do for you let me know.
Tolan Hawkins
November 4, 2010
Cleo May God Bless You An Your Family. I Love You and if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
Winnie Neaves
November 4, 2010
Ms. Manson and family: May the Lord Our God continue to bless each one of you on your loss. It is written in the word of God, that absence from the body is to be present with the Lord. Ms. Manson be strong in the Lord,for he is your refuge and strenght. We will always keep you and your family in prayer. Always a co-worker (Mentor) Winnie Neaves
Becky Wright
November 4, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Angie Allen
November 4, 2010
Cleo May God Be with You An Your Family At this Time.God will continue to watch over You an TT an Maurice an the girls.I Love you all an May God Bless.Will miss talking to Mareo on the phone but i know that he is an Angel watching over us now.
PATRICIA&TONY TAYLOR
November 4, 2010
MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND THIS FAMILY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME IN THERE LIFE .MAY HE GIVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM STRENGTH.
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