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Petersburg, Virginia
Mrs. Mary Reaves Johnson formerly of 214 Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va. (Lafayette House), departed this life on Monday, November 2, 2015, she was born July 31, 1906. She was educated in the Public School System of Petersburg, Va.At an early age, Mrs. Mary Johnson moved and was employed in New...
Read MoreTo the family of Mary R. Johnson
When the Lord calls our loved one home, he leaves the gift of memories. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Be reminded that your loved one is always going to be with you where it counts the most, the heart.
Ardell Scott
November 07, 2015 | Richmond, VA
A loved one lost can grieve the heart. May the family find encouragement in the words found at Psalm 68:20
Louise Turner-Wyche
November 06, 2015 | FL
"Praise the Lord", God has called another flower home; she had a long, blessed journey here on Earth what a wonderful legacy...May God bless her family during this sad time, Ethel Edmonds, Ella and
Carolyn Thomas
November 05, 2015 | Petersburg, VA
Fred J. Dillard
November 05, 2015 | Petersburg, VA
I used to stop by my great aunts home on Sycamore Street and she would go on for 20 minutes about how I had not been to visit her I used to say but aunt mae I am here now.
Whenever I would visit the nursing home just about the same thing would happen. She would then grill me about who I was and I would have to explain for the better part of my visit that I was jean's son (Shirley Dexter) Ewell. Once I thought I had it all resolved she would ask why I didn't bring her a hot dog and this...
Ewell Dexter
November 04, 2015 | Chester, VA
I used to stop by my great aunts home on Sycamore Street and she would go on for 20 minutes about how I had not been to visit her I used to say but aunt mae I am here now.
Whenever I would visit the nursing home just about the same thing would happen. She would then grill me about who I was and I would have to explain for the better part of my visit that I was jean's son (Shirley Dexter) Ewell. Once I thought I had it all resolved she would ask why I didn't bring her a hot dog and this...
Ewell Dexter
November 04, 2015 | Chester, VA
Shirley & Family,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of your aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Be Blessed.
Delores J. Bland
November 04, 2015 | Petersburg, VA
I am going to miss you ms Johnson you were my girl at golden living I was your housekeeper and thought the world of you and loved you you loved your Pepsi's, Hershey kisses,peppermint patties and you would share them with me and your had your little babies at the foot of your bed may god bless your family and we will meet again some day
Deborah Walker
November 04, 2015 | Colonial Heights, VA
A Tribute to My Aunt Mae:
My Mother and her other siblings would refer to her as 'Mae Lizzie' - some people knew her as 'Mae' and in Brooklyn where she lived for over 30 years, she was known as 'Mary Elizabeth'. But everyone knew her throughout her lifetime as a sweet, kind, and gentle soul who always loved and worshipped the Lord; who would do anything for anyone. For years, after her beloved husband whom she warmly referred to as "Johnson" passed away in the 70's, she would pray...
Shirley Jean Williams Dexter
November 03, 2015 | Chester, VA