- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Celebration for Sunrise: May 31, 1909 - Sunset: January 22, 2010, Mother Edna Florence Gaither Johnson, Saturday, January 30, 2010, 11 O'Clock AM, Macedonia Baptist Church, 2051 Henderson Mill Road, Covington, Georgia, Pastor Herman H. Dyer, Officiating, Minister Johnny C. Johnson, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2010-01-30
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Covington--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Newton County, Covington, 33.59678, -83.86018
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Edna Florence Gaither Johnson. Birth date: May 31, 1909. Death date: January 22, 2010. Funeral date: January 30, 2010. Church: Macedonia Baptist Church (Covington, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_johnsonednaflorencegaither20100130
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_johnsonednaflorencegaither20100130
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Flower Bearers Macedonia Baptist Church Mothers
Granddaughters and Nieces
Casket Bearers Macedonia Baptist Church Deacons
Grandsons and Nephews
Ack nowledgements
The family of the late Mother Edna F. G. Johnson
expresses thanks to each of you for every act of kindness and love shown during our time of bereavement. Perhaps you sent a lovely card Or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent a funeral spray
If so we saw it there.
Perhaps you were not there at all / Just thought of us in prayer
Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, whatever the part. Please accept our sincerest appreciation as a small token of our gratitude. May God bless each of you.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Final arrangements entrusted to lackey & Sons Funeral Home 11 6 3 Reynolds Street Covington, G eorgia
Order of Service Pastor Herman H. Dyer, Presiding
Perlude Processional Musical Selection
Invocation Tribute Scripture Old Testament New Testament Tribute Reflections Mother Carrie L. Freemon Deacon Gregory Shy Mr. Herman J. Johnson (Oldest Son) Musical Selection Eulogy
Ministers and Family Macedonia Male Choir Reverend Norman Smith Mrs. Kimberly Finley (Granddaughter)
Pastor Frederick A. Dyer (Grandson) Minister Rodney Wells (Great Grandson) Mr. Giavanti Greenough (Great Grandson)
Mothers' Ministry Macedonia Baptist Church The Family Macedonia Mole Choir Min. Johnny C. Johnson (Youngest Son)
Altar Call
Tribute
Mrs. Angela M. Johnson (Daughter-in-law)
Acknowledgement
Mrs . Cheryle Greenuagh (Granddaughter)
Recessional
"Going Up Yonder"
Interment
Johnson Cemetery
Family and Friends will return back to the church for fellowship and repass
The Obituary Mrs. Edna Florence Gaither Johnson passed into the arms of her lord, Friday, January 22, 2010 at Newton County Medical Center. She was the eldest daughter of the late Johnny and Odessa Smith Gaither. Edna was l 00 years old having reached this milestone May 31, 2009. She was a life long resident of Newton County, Georgia. Edna was the last of her siblings: Johnny C. (lucinda) Gaither, Willie lee (Bertha} Gaither, Pinkie (Arthur) Shy, ldella (Willie lester) Davis, and Jessie Neal (George} Marks. She was married to the late Ulysses A. Johnson For 56 years. They were the proud parents of six children,
three daughters and three sons: Huston Florence (Reverend Herman) Dyer, Jonesboro, GA.; Rubye 0. Benton, Covington, GA; Bernice N. Walker (deceased); Herman J.{Linda) Johnson, Decatur, GA: Garfield Johnson, Covington, GA; and Johnny C. !Angelo) Johnson, Erie, PA. She leaves a legacy of cherished memories to 27 grand children - 3 whom she raised -
Cheryle A. {Kevin) Greenough, Glendale, MD; D. Shomett (lewis) Lett, Pascagoula, MS and Jarrod (Tess) Benton, fort Mill, SC; her "sister" Runell Digsby, Atlanta, GA; 35 great-grand children, 10 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, extended family members and friends.
love, admiration and appreciation to our brother Garfield and sister Rubye who lived and cared for her; her devoted niece and nephew Peggy and Gregory Shy; along with her dedicated caregivers, Annie Robbins, Selena D. Johnson and lashaundro Wyatt.
Edna was always an inspiration and her love for Christ and Christian living were an example to all who knew her. She enjoyed life and kept her many grand and great grand children laughing with jokes of her childhood. She was lovingly referred to as "Big Mama" by them. Edna believed that life should be lived fully and she enjoyed cooking, Rowering and gardening and found fun in the common things as she shared the wisdom of her life experiences.
Psalm 23- *The Lord is my shepherd ..." was her favorite scripture and "Have a little talk with Jesus" was her favorite song.
100 years of God's favor and no regrets!
Who was Edna F. Johnson?
E
Energetic and enthusiastic
D
Devoted to God and her Family
N
Neat in appearance and proud
A
Always ready fo reach out to others
F
Frisky and fun-loving
G
Graceful and grateful
J
Joyful, even in illness
0
Obedient to God
H
Humorous, high-spirited
N
Never saying uno" when she could help someone
s
Smiling and laughing even through the heartaches and pains
0
Opened her home and heart to family and neighbors
N
Now in Jhe bosom of God she rests
Her legacy lives on, her jokes and tales will always be remembered!
Well done Edna, you lived on abundant 100 years!
YOU SLIPPED AWAY IN PEACE!!
Written in loving memory by: Huston Florence (Eldest Child}
Listen lor the Trumpet
I must go now The time is right I must say good-bye To thought filled night I've lived my life And done my best I know Jesus is God I've passed God's test
My Family's saved An example I've tried to be So I've token that step beyond And set my spirit free I didn 't wont to go at first, I fought with all my might. But God said, "Come on home," I was welcomed by His light.
I really wanted lo go It become so diHicult to stay. I did my best to live longer To linger, just one more day. To give you time to be with me, To shore your love and fears. But I know you know Jesus, He will wipe away all fears .
Thank you so for loving me, I really love you, too. But no one loved me more than GOD, I know I'll see you soon! This tent that housed my spirit was weak, My earth suit perishing. I traded my tent for a mansion of gold, My spirit flourishing
So say good-bye Jhis one lost time I've gone as God has planned, At the sound of Jhe trumpet on the great day, I've see you once ogain!l
Penned by E. B. Stiggers