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MARY JOHNSON Obituary
At an early age, Mrs. Mary Johnson moved and was employed in New York City where she met and married her husband, Mr. Henry Johnson who preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ernestine Reaves Putney.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, Petersburg, until her health declined. In May 2004, Mrs. Johnson on the orders of the doctors resided at Golden Living Center-Walnut Hill until her passing.
Mrs. Mary R. Johnson was the second oldest of six children born to the late Pat and Pinky Green Reaves.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by one grandson, Samuel S. Putney (Iris) of Petersburg, Va.; three great-granddaughters, April M. Putney of Hopewell, Va., Samantha D. Putney and Angelica L. Putney, both of Petersburg, Va.; two great-grandchildren, Steven S. Putney and Kiyan D. Wiggins; one niece, Shirley Dexter of Chester, Va.; two nephews, William Scott and T.I. Barnes of Petersburg, Va.; two great-nephews, Ewell Dexter of Chester, Va., and Billy Pitt of Maryland; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services for Mrs. Mary R. Johnson will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, 7324 Church Road, Petersburg, Va., the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor of First Baptist Church, eulogist.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Johnson at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for MARY JOHNSON
Ardell Scott
November 7, 2015
To 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.
Louise Turner-Wyche
November 6, 2015
A loved one lost can grieve the heart. May the family find encouragement in the words found at Psalm 68:20
Carolyn Thomas
November 5, 2015
"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
Ewell Dexter
November 4, 2015
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 also would continue throughout the visit. Soon I got wise and would bring one from the 7 11 around the corner or I knew I would have to leave and return with one if not.
I have Included pictures of various visits over the years with my enchanting aunt from 2013, xmas of 14 and my last visit in June of 15 she used to say that she was ready to go home to which I used to reply you will outlive us all Aunt Mae. Seeing as she lived well into her hundreds I still believe she has done just that.
Ewell Dexter
November 4, 2015
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 also would continue throughout the visit. Soon I got wise and would bring one from the 7 11 around the corner or I knew I would have to leave and return with one if not.
I have Included pictures of various visits over the years with my enchanting aunt she used to say that she was ready to go home to which I used to reply you will outlive us all aunt mae. Seeing as she lived well into her hundreds I still believe she has done just that.
Delores J. Bland
November 4, 2015
Shirley & Family,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of your aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Be Blessed.
Deborah Walker
November 4, 2015
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
Shirley Jean Williams Dexter
November 3, 2015
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 for the Lord to take her, but the Lord was not yet ready for her to come home. She outlived her two brothers and five sisters, and her only daughter, Ernestine R. Putney, who passed away 19 years ago, in 1996. (Psalms 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I). God HAS called you Aunt Mae and You have arrived in your eternal home Heaven. Rest in Peace with Uncle Johnson and Ernestine, and all of the other Angels that greeted you upon your arrival on Monday, November 2, 2015 after being on this Earth for 109 years. To God be the Glory.
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