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Mary Johnson Obituary

Mary T. Johnson departed this life on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Brookside Senior Living in Stone Mountain, GA at the age of 82. She was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was employed in banking with First N.B.C. and as a beautician for many years. Devoted wife of the late Freddie J. Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Alvin (Elizabeth) Johnson, Sr. of Marrero, LA, Joyce Johnson and Freddie Johnson, Jr. of Lawrenceville, GA. Grandmother of Alvin (WyShawn) Johnson, Jr., April (Marlon) Defillo, Sparkle Riley Yancy of Valdosta , GA and Chantae Spann of Orlando, FL. Great grandmother of Ashton Avery Johnson; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Life Center Cathedral Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 6223 6th Ave. Marrero, LA on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Edward Joseph, III, officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. In lieu of flowers the family request monetary donations be made to St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship Foundation in memory of Mary T. Johnson.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2018.

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Ellen Tabb

December 29, 2018

I miss you My Mary

Gwendolyn Gros

August 18, 2018

To the family and friends,
We offer our condolences and prayers.
Gwen, darryle, and damion Gros
Former residents of Victorian Drive

Jenny Gachelin

August 16, 2018

Such a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace

August 14, 2018

My condolences to the family. May God of all comfort give you comfort and peace during your time of sorrow. 2 Co 1 :

Myra Johnson

August 12, 2018

Sending my love and prayers to the Johnson family. Sis Myra Johnson.

Victoria Granger Pearson

August 12, 2018

Joyce, My deepest sympathies in this time of grief. Sending love and prayers.

Cheryl Easterling Poole

August 11, 2018

I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father. I will never forget her kindness. May God give her eternal rest and the family the strength.

August 11, 2018

-with Love and Prayers...

Gloria Jones

August 11, 2018

Ida, May God bless you and your family, with his everlasting peace.

Lori Moran

August 11, 2018

Sorry for your loss and we will keep you and your family in The Robinson and Toler and Moran Family

Margie Clark-Harris

August 10, 2018

R I P Mary. I am praying for your family. Put on your heavenly wings.

Pat Marshall

August 10, 2018

Mary my friend I will missed you. You can't Crown Him until I get there. Amen! Cal and I will missed you and the wonderful road trips to our Conventions. Love you Calvin and Pat Marshall

Dorothea Cavalier

August 10, 2018

My Auntie was a hero to many in our family a strong Matriarch in our family , she was a leader to those around her and often was depended on by some in her community! Awesome Mother, wife, Granny, Auntie on and on...she Will be missed ...the first Sister of Beatrice girls to go yet again being the Leader ...Gods got you Auntie and your wings are here with us we will miss you but you may rest in peace...job well done we will love you forever! My condolences to my cousins and Aunties

Hagar Mickens

August 10, 2018

Mary was a wonderful person, I know she will be missed by all.
Deepest sympathy.

Ellen Tabb

August 10, 2018

Mary was my sister that we all looked up to, she was the head of the family in my opinion. she was kind and generous to all. I will miss you dearly my sister and always hold you forever in my heart , Ellen

Gussie Taylor-Davis

August 10, 2018

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal,I am praying for you all Joyce, Alvin and Jr. Gods Strength !May God Bless your entire family.

August 10, 2018

My condolences to the family. May you find strength and comfort from God's written word and from each other.

Janice Briscoe

August 10, 2018

Joyce, our prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. Your Mom is in the arms of the Lord, rejoice in that! -Janice and Stanley Briscoe

Clarence Wells

August 10, 2018

Rest in Paradise Mrs. Johnson. Freddie you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless you.

Ann Vinning

August 10, 2018

To the family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

brenda clark

August 10, 2018

Freddie, Joyce & Alvin - you have my deepest condolences.

Patricia Nicholas

August 10, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Samuel Santa Marina

August 10, 2018

Deepest sympathy.

Ellen Tabb

August 10, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ellen Tabb

August 10, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always

Rhonda Chube-Camel

August 9, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Alvin and Elisabeth Johnson and the Johnson family.

Lawanda Thompson

August 9, 2018

Mr. Alvin you and your family are in my prayers.

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