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Ethel Johnson Obituary
Ethel Lee Johnson, affectionately known as "Mickey," 80, of Vallejo, CA passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA. She was born in Mississippi. Ethel was a member of Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her husband Mr. Eldolas D. Johnson of Vallejo, CA; four daughters, Sharon Brinkley, of Sacramento CA, Jennifer Bell, and Edith Menton, of Vallejo, CA and Cynthia and James Miller, of Suisun, CA; two sisters, Rose King of Vallejo, CA and Jacqueline Reed, of Richmond, CA; two brothers, Robert "Bob" Reed, of Saratoga, N.Y., and Julius Reed, of Reno, NV.; along with a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held, Wednesday, from 3 to 8 p.m. Quiet Hour will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, 524 Capitol St., Vallejo, CA.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday Sept. 30, 2010 at Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church, 407 Capitol St., Vallejo, CA.
Burial will follow at Sunrise Cemetery, Vallejo, CA. Arrangements by Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, Vallejo, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ethel Johnson
Alonzo(Lonnye)Reed
September 23, 2023
At times like these makes all of us know what Ethel ment to us all.If only there were more like her.
Lonnye Reed
September 22, 2022
I still remember her .She was one of the sweetest peoples I knew.
Lonnye Reed
September 22, 2019
She Trully was one of a kind. Can never be replaced.
October 17, 2010
To the Johnson Family or prays are with you in your time of sorrow. Grace Burks(Bohanon)
Geraldine Miller
October 4, 2010
To The Family sorry to hear about lost for she was a very dear friend and will be missed
Love you All Much
Geraldine Nickolas and The Nickolas Family
Ethel Lee Purvis/Bailey
October 1, 2010
Cynthia and family, sorry to get the new about your mother, but you know that God knows best, and she is in good hands. I pray for strength for you and yours, just keep your hand in the hands of the man that still the water and Him and only Him will see you through. God Bless
Charles & Louise Reed
September 30, 2010
September 30, 2010
To the family of our beloved cousin Ethel. On behalf of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of your uncle the late James (Minnie)Reed,Sr., Bertha, Julius (Irma), J.W.(Nancy), Emma (Johnny), Charles (Louise), L.V. and Lonnye we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences during your hour of bereavement. Just know that we love you all very much and we will be there for you if you ever need us. God has our beloved angel in heaven resting in his kingdom, reaping all of the rewards that He has promised each of us; and if ever forget it cousin Ethel would be the first to tell us that God's word must be fulfilled. He promised us eternal life if we would just believe and have faith in him. To God be the glory forever.
The Reed Family,
Lorman, MS
Roxie, MS
Fayette, MS
Chicago, IL
Calumet City, IL
Denton, TX
the reeds
September 30, 2010
from your family in Mississippi,Texas,Nevada,and Illinois,we love you and are praying for you
~The Reeds~
Shelia Blockmon-Bustamante
September 30, 2010
To Cynthia and family I am sending you my deepest condolences for your loss. May God give you strength through these hard times. Ethel was so dear to my family. she will be missed very much!
Jamie Ellis
September 30, 2010
To Cynthia: Cynthia I am so sorry for your loss but you know it is her gain for she is in heaven with the BEST.....when I was 12 years of age I first met you and your family and when I first gazed upon your mother I thought then she was kin to Gladys Knight.....now not knowing Ms. Knight and no disrespect to her.....I know I knew the better of the two....your mother was and will always be a beautiful woman, inside and out....a radiant smile and demeanor....and I will always love her and remember her for that. Smile as your days come...that is what she would want... for her smile is yours. Much love to the family. Love always your sister.....Jamie Ellis
Mary Austin
September 30, 2010
Cynthia, I am sending you my sincerest sympathies for the loss of your mom. May your heart find comfort in the midst of your grieve.
Verna Mimbs
September 30, 2010
To my sister-in-law, Cynthia, and the entire family of Mrs. Ethel Johnson. The last time I saw her, on one of my trips to CA, she was as I've always remembered her over the years, a very beautiful, well dressed lady with a wonderful smile. May your special thoughts and fond memories of her help to ease your sorrow during this most difficult time. I pray that God will give all of you the strength to endure.
craig zanoli
September 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mr. Johnson. You and your lovely are so nice. Its great having you as my neighbors on Lexington Drive. God bless you my friend. Craig Zanoli 416 Lexington Drive.
Brie Sarna
September 30, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 30, 2010
Sister Ethel has been a beloved friend for many years. She has been a joyful part of my ministry since the birth of The Good Samaritan Church. God bless you, family.
Rev. Herbert Bell
Deandra Bell
September 30, 2010
To the Family
We love you and you are in our prayers.
Jade Bell
Colby Toralba
Nathan Toralba
Meshach Hill
KIM WINDHAM (ELLIS)
September 29, 2010
My heart is sadden by this news ...she was a nice and beautiful lady .. and that smile was so great... I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire family in your time of loss
Curtis & Kimberly Craig
September 29, 2010
Our prayers are with your entire family.
Kathylene Jiles
September 29, 2010
I worked with Ms. Ethel at Pace. She was one of the prettiest ladies I had ever seen. Her smile was beautiful. She was very nice and whenever she saw me she would always stop and talk with me. May God Bless and Keep You. .
Tawanda Kitchen
September 29, 2010
On behalf of the grandchildren of Aunt Sis (Bobbie, Charles, Darnell, Faye, Raye, Gwen and Margie) we would like to extend our deepest condolences to you in your time of loss. Life is a gift and filled with many memories....embrace the good ones. We love you and call on us anytime. So it is our prayer that the peace of God that surpass all understanding comfort you. That you rely on the strong everlasting arm of our Heavenly Father as only He knows and holds the future.
Reed Family,
Fresno, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Baton Rouge, LA
Zachary, LA
Angella Lara
September 29, 2010
Cousin Cynthia you and the entire family are in my prayers. We love you and we're here for you!
Angella & Pinkey Lara
Judy Robinson
June Sherrell
WEARY LEATRICE(LELE)
September 29, 2010
TO MY COUSIN CYNTHIA AND FAMILY
I AM SADDEN TO HEAR OF MS ETHEL LEE PASSING AS A LITLE GIRL MS ETHEL WAS THE BADDEST DRESSED LADY ALL THE TIME I LOVED TO SEE HER SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED I WILL KEPP THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS
Paul & Olga Blockmon
September 29, 2010
We will remember Ms Ethel. She always had kind words for everybody. A very sweet and classy lady. She was kind to our boys Raymond and Eugene when they were little.Please accept our condolences. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for your loss. We are praying for your strenght, we know this is a very difficult time for all of you, our heart goes to your family. God Bless you.
HENRY&TYPING TEACHER LOIS WARD
September 28, 2010
To the family of Mrs.Johnson our prays go out to you doing this time of greif.
MAY GOD KEEP YOU BLESS YOU
Tara (Tickle) Howard
September 28, 2010
To the family of Mrs. Johnson. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Johnson. For as long as I can remember, Mrs. Johnson has been apart of my life. I have such fond memories of her and my mother (Shirley Woodson) as they were like sisters till the end. My heart is heavy right now, but knowing Mrs. Johnson, I know she want me to hold my head up and smile because she's ok. On behalf of myself, my husband Chris and my daughters we want the family to know we love you and praying for your strength. I will miss Mrs.
Johnson's smile and her sweet personality and know in my heart that she and my mother, are watching over us.
September 28, 2010
To the Johnson Family, please except my deepest condolences for your lost. Mrs. Johnson was one my late mother's great friends. Our family always enjoyed being around her and her vibrant personality. She was an incredible person. We will miss her.. May god bless you all.. Todd Woodson
Beverly Love
September 28, 2010
Cynthia and the Johnson family;
No words could ever feel what you are going through right now. Just remember that Mom is okay and watching you always. She is in your hearts, and thoughts daily. May God give you comfort in your celebration of her homegoing.
God's Blessings
Beverly
September 28, 2010
To the Family of Mrs. Ethel Johnson:
Please accept my sincerities in your time of grief and sorrow. Mrs. Johnson and her kindness always made me smile; such a fine woman. May you all find comfort in God and His promises to His children.
Vikki Johnson-Smith
Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home
September 27, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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