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Tuesday, October 6, 1998 2:00p.m.
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Reverend Dr. N. L.A. Griffin Officiating

IN LOVING MEMORY
AUDREY'S
Favorite Scripture "Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in
the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6:13

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Written by fi udrey Jlay ejohnson
About two weeks ago, Portia Green called me you see, And left a message that said, "urgent, immediate, ASAP!"
She asked if I would participate in the program this night, I said, "for the Class of"75", cool, groovy, no problem, really out of sight!"
After I hung up the phone I didn't know if I was up to this task, That 30 seconds earlier I'd just been asked.
So being a modem woman...GIRLFRIEND.. .I jumped into my phone booth and put on my Superwoman regalia, My cape, my "S", because I did not want to fail 'ya.
I thought of Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou, and Shakespeare too. Then it hit me and I knew what I had to do.
Write a poem and dedicate it to the Class of '75 twenty years late. It became my mission, my goal.. ...No!, this is my fate!
Thus, if you sit back, relax, listen, lend me your ear, To the Class of '75, I dedicate this poem of yesteryear.............
The Class of '75 is super bad! We're the best class that 0-W has ever had!
We are the first freshman class in 0-W's history. If that isn't a great honor, then tell me people, what can it be?
We wore our afros, bell bottoms, minis, and blowouts, The fashions were extremely ugly without a doubt!
Cheerleaders, basketball players, and the newspaper staff, Algebra, geometry, science and math.
We worked hard to make 0-W the best, But had no problem staying home when it was time to take a test!
But it was the people that gave the Class of '75 a star. Clara Bell Snell, George Washington Bell, William 'Foot' Harrison, Eveme "Gummy" Carr!
My oh my........ye gads zoots, It's Michael Zeigler in some platformed boots!
Strut boy strut, that's the way to go, Well, there's George "Bodidly" Richardson coming through the door

Greg Jones set a high goal for himself, He just wanted to be named "Mr. Best Dressed".
Every other day of the week it was just a place to eat, But on Friday nights the cafeteria was a place to stomp our feet!
The lights got low, the music pumped. Some dance the robot, others bumped.
Who's that I see slow dragging in the dark in the comer? I could call names but I ain't gonna,
'Cuz Avis Cummings and Frank Staley are going through the Soul Train line, And I don't plan to be far behind!
B. T. Express, The Ohio Players, The Isley Brothers. Al Green, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross, And all the others,
Are now beatln' out on the stereo, And there 's no way I'm coming off this dance floor!
All too soon we left high school and went out into the world, To become productive citizens every boy and every girl.
Some joined the army; others went on to college, To study four more years and gain a little more knowledge.
Some have gotten married; some are still single. We even put together Gwen and Larry Pringle!
We 're mothers, fathers, and all the like you know. Daryl Evans has a set of twin boys in tow.
In our lives and on our jobs we fill various roles......... Cynthia Bonnett Middleton climbs up telephone poles!
Calvin Legette will sell you a car any day, But the deal is off, my brother, if you cannot pay !
If you find yourself in a legal fix............. Attorney Tanya Lewis will take care of it!
Oh yes, the Class of '75 is on the ball, Distinguished members one and all.
Now no one can say what the next 20 years will bring, But I do know this one thing.
The Class of '75 is really, really bad!

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Audrey Faye Johnson, a beautiful gift from God, was born to Walter Johnson and Josephine Mood Johnson on April 4, 1957. Audrey was called home to be with the Lord and the heavenly host on October 1, 1998.
During her early years, Audrey attended Holy Trinity Catholic School, Brookdale Middle School, and Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. In the fall of 1975, Audrey enrolled as a student at South Carolina State University where her areas of concentration were Drama Arts and English. While a student at South Carolina State University, she starred in many drama productions. They include: SIMPLY HEAVENLY and FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF. She received awards for directing the following pieces: COME BLOW YOUR HORN, DAY OF ABSENCE, THE RED CARNATIONS and THE NIGHT OTIS REDDING DIED, just to name a few.
Also, she worked as a drama coach with the Orangeburg Area Development Center. She matriculated from South Carolina State University in May, 1979.
In September, 1979, Audrey became employed as a Fashion Fair Cosmetics Consultant at Belk-Hudson in Orangeburg. In June, 1981, she becmne a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia. She remained with Delta Airlines until the time of her death.
While attending c-ollege, Audrey became a bom-agin Christian on November 7, 1979 and joined Greater Faith Baptist Church. However~ after moving to Atlanta, she began fellowshipping with Southwest Christian Fellowship Center, where she became a devout member.
During her stay in Atlanta, Audrey continued to pursue her dream in the acting profession. She had parts in the following television productions; I'll Fly Away and The Young and The Restless. In additon, she was featured in a commercial for Delta Airlines and Coca Cola.
Survivors include a loving mother, Mrs. Josephine Johnson, two sisters, Belinda Johnson of Orangeburg, Anita J. Wilson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and one brother, Howard Mood of Gastonia, North Carolina. Other loving relatives include one sister-in-law Laura Mood of Gastonia, North Carolina, one brother-in-law Ulysses Wilson of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Nephews include Devin Christopher Wilson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Howard C. Mood and Edward Knox of Gastonia, North Carolina. Nieces are Lisa Mood, Michelle Mood and LaWanda Wilson of Gastonia, North Carolina and a host of other relatives and friends.
Audrey will be remembered for her beautiful smile, exuberant personality and adventurous spirit.

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Call To Order
Processional ......................................................Greater Faith Baptist Church Choir
Scripture The Old Testament - Pslam 27 ............................ Reverend Nathaniel McMillan Greater Faith Baptist Church
The New Testament- 1 Thessalonians 4:13- 18 .... Reverend Kevin Smalls Greater Faith Baptist Church
Prayer ................................................................Reverend Rickie Glenn, Pastor New Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cayce, South Carolina
Selection ............................................................Greater Faith Baptist Church Choir
Reflections ........................................................Louise Johnson, Family Friend Greater Faith Baptist Church
Reverend Robert Benson, Pastor Southwest Christian Fellowship Center - Atlanta, Georgia
Acknowledgements ............................................Merylin Jackson, Family Member Orangeburg, SC
Selection ............................................................Greater Faith Baptist Church Choir
Words of Comfort ..............................................Rev. Dr. N. L.A. Griffin, Pastor
Benediction ........................................................Rev. Dr. N. L.A. Griffin, Pastor
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With sincere appreciation, we thank each of you for all the words of comfort and acts of kindness during our hours of bereavement.
Repass will be held at Greater Faith Baptist Church
We appreciate your trust in us, and sincerely hope that our services has been deserving of your confidence.
If we have helped to lighten your burden, our aim has been accomplished. Arrangements Entrusted To
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