Martha Harville Johnson

Martha Harville Johnson

Martha Johnson Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2009.
JOHNSON, Martha Harville, 89, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born in Petersburg, she was the daughter of the late Carlton Lafayette and Lois Rogers Harville. She was a lifetime member of Second Presbyterian Church and an employee of the Petersburg Department of Tourism for over 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Leslie Atkinson and Venable Johnson; twin siblings, Betty Harville Franconi and John William Harville; and sister, Anne Harville. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughters, Anne Leslie Atkinson Brown and husband, Arthur J., of Durham, Maine and Martha Epes Johnson of Manassas, Va.; son, Venable Johnson Jr. and wife, Jean Truchan, of Petersburg; grandchildren, Venable Rosser Johnson of Petersburg, Julie Johnson of Winterville, N.C. and Sarah Diment of Cape Neddick, Maine; four great-grandsons; sisters, Cecile Winston of Atlantic Beach, Fla. and Carlton Whelan of Mount Pleasant, S.C. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at Blandford Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Hale officiating. There will be a reception immediately following the service in McIlwaine Hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 419 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, Va. 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.


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Sue Stinnett Young

April 23, 2009

Your Mom had such a genuine charm, smile, and faith. I sincerely feel your sadness and share your loss. I feel that our mothers' goodness lives on in the ones they left behind - we can only do our best to pass it along to others. My prayers are with you and your loved ones. May God grant you comfort in the days ahead. With love and sympathy,

Cathie & Michael Tassinari

April 23, 2009

Ann and Joe too
Enjoy your memories, it is the best way to honor her love.
She must have been a lovely lady, she certainly has a wonderful family.

Brigitte S.

April 20, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Katherine Smith

April 20, 2009

Mrs. Johnson was a lovely, lovely lady and I remember her being so gracious and kind to me and my family. Mepps and Veneble, please know my heart is breaking for you. It is so hard to lose a Mother. Miss Karen, you were very fortunate to have such a wonderful aunt and I know because I too had wonderful and loving aunts and understand how much you are going to miss Martha. My husband Houshi and I both send our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Johnson family. Love always, Miss Kathy

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