Johnnie J. Nicholson

NICHOLSON, JOHNNIE J. - of Egg Harbor (formerly of Elwood), departed this earthly life and went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family onMonday, November 28, 2005. Johnnie was born on July 4, 1919 in (Seaboard) Northampton County, NC to the late John and Sallie Lassiter. She received her education through the Northampton County Public Schools. In 1939, Johnnie moved to Philadelphia, PA to live with her Aunt Willie and late Uncle Walter Lassiter. Shortly after moving to Philadelphia, she met her husband of 65 years, Albert, while working in a restaurant as a waitress. They were joined in marriage on June 2, 1940 and resided in Philadelphia until moving to Washington, DC in 1949. In 1976 they relocated to Elwood. Johnnie held many domestic jobs in her earlier part of life. In her later years, she worked as a store associate at Jamesway in Hammonton, and then as a pantry worker at Resorts Hotel/ Casino in Atlantic City. Johnnie enjoyed most her family and being a housewife and homemaker. Johnnie fell in love with the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Margarettsville, NC. She later joined a Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA; New Bethany Baptist Church and Reids Temple Methodist Church in Washington, DC where she served in the capacity of usher, missionary and wherever she was needed. She lastly joined Greater Love Chapel in Elwood, under the leadership of Reverend Samuel R. Whittaker where she served on the Mothers Board and was President and Founder of the Flower Club. This club was able to be a blessing in beautifying the church inside and out with windows, wheelchair ramps and shrubbery. Throughout her term as President, the club sent cards, flowers and money to those that were sick, shut-in and bereaved families, to show that they were loved and not forgotten. God gifted Johnnie with excellent nurturing skills. She mothered many children throughout her life in every community she resided. She was a mother of great wisdom, compassion and love. With love and patience she adored her family but most of all loved the Lord with all her heart, mind and soul, and was excited about meeting her Lord and Savior. Predeceased by her mother and father, John and Sallie Lassiter; her brothers Floyd and Lloyd Lassiter; and her son, Albert R. Nicholson. She leaves to cherish her fond memories her husband, Albert P. Nicholson; son, Derek Nicholson and wife Tonya of Galloway; daughters, Sharon DeLosSantos and husband Samuel of Elwood, Deborah Nicholson of Egg Harbor, Esther Slyke and her daughter Katrina of Hyattsville, MD; a daughter-in-law, Myrelo Nicholson of Absecon; six grandchildren, Henry, Flavaa (predeceased), Samuel, Danielle, Derek, and LaQuay; five great grandchildren; a loving caregiver, Judy Cunningham; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Homegoing services will be held Friday, December 2, 2005 at 11:00 am at Proclaiming His Word Fellowship Church, 101 North First Street, Pleasantville, where a viewing will be held from 10:00 until time of the service. Burial will be in the Egg Harbor City Cemetery. Arrangements by Adams-Perfect Funeral Homes, Inc. ?? ?? ?? ??

This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.