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for the late 
Mother Laura Violet Johnson 
 
FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY 
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The family of the late Mother Laura Violet Johnson, wishes to express their appreciation for all acts of kindness shown them during their bereavement. May God richly bless 
each of you is their prayer. The Family 
 
Saturday, March 27, 1993 2:00P.M. 
The Apostolic Church of Jesus 
1711 Fords Street Maitland, Florida 
Elder Cleveland Clark, Pastor District Overseer 
Elder Melv ;!e, Officiating 
Intennent: Eatonville Cemetery Eatonville, Florida 
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Directon 501 Fairvilla Road Orlando, Florida 32808 
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 _Reflections 
"Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant" 
The late Mother Laura Violet Johnson was the second of six children born to the late Colomb~ Hall Crooms, Mayor of Eatonville for 15 years, and the late Delilah J. Crooms. She was born in Eatonville, Florida where she resided for most of her life. She attended school in Eatonville. She 
was joined in Holy Matrimony at a very early age to the late Mr. Willie 
Johnson. Mother Johnson was raised up with the awareness of Jesus 
Christ as Lord and Savior as she attended St. Lawrence A.M.E. Church, 
Eatonville, Florida. She later joined the Church of God In Christ, Altamonte Springs, Florida, Pastor Elder Willie Wilson, where she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and was truly filled with the Holy Spirit, thus dedicating her life to God. Joyful, yet feeling unfulfilled, she witnessed the preaching of the doctrine of the Apostolic Church of Jesus, Altamonte Springs, Florida by Pastor Elder William Davis and became a faithful member under his leadership and later under the 
leadership of Elder Preston Rolle. As a licensed Missionary with a desire to win lost souls in her community, she ventured out to start a soul winning revival in Eatonville, Florida, which originated in the front yard of her home and continued in an old school building. From this revival evolved the church wherein today this great woman of God is being remembered in celebration. For truly it is worthy of celebration when we come face to face with God. Mother Johnson remained dedicated to God and faithful in the church, under the leadership of Elder Cleveland Clark, Jr., until her health began to deteriorate, still she held on to (;()d's hand and to his promises. It is believed that the last words spoken by this loving Mother were, " Jesus! 
Jesus! No better help known to man!" She is remembered with much love ~y her family, for she gave much love. She leaves behind: A Beloved Stepmother, Mrs. Gertrude Crooms, Eatonville; Four loving Sisters, Mrs. Mamie Austin, Eatonville, Mrs. Alice DeJesus, Cambridge, MA, Elder Helen Freeman, Mattapan, MA, and Mrs. Malinda Rackard, Altamonte Springs; An adored Niece, Mrs. Helen Tomlinson, whom she raised and regarded as her own, Husband Arthur I. Tomlinson' An adored Nephew, Mr. Arthur Tomlinson, ll. She claimed four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, all of Orlando; Two Loving Aunts, Mrs. Omega Jones, Husband, Hezekiah, Orlando, and Mrs. Mattie Jones, Eatonville, Florida, Six Sisters-In-Law, Mrs. Earlene Crooms, Meridan, CT, Ms. Gussie Johnson, Eatonville, Mrs. Susie Collins, Largo, Mrs. Nita Anderson, Winter Haven, Mrs. Margaret Austin, Eatonville, and Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Eatonville; Four Brothers-In- 
Law, Mr. Eddie Austin, Eatonville, Mr. Phillip Johnson, Eatonville, Mr. 
Phillip Freeman, Mattapan, MA, and Mr. Donald Rackard, Altamonte Springs, A loving Godchild, fonner Cleo Rolle, other relatives and many 
friends. 
 
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Elder Melvin Lee, Officiating 
 
Processional 
 
"Leaning On The Everlasting Anns" Choir 
 
Selection 
 
(Favorite Song) 
 
Choir 
 
"I've Got a Feeling, Everything is Going To Be Alright" 
 
Invocation 
 
Elder Preston Rolle 
 
Scripture 
 
New Testament 
 
Elder James Sanders 
 
Solo (Friend and Daughter in Christ) Sister Gloria Clark 
 
Scripture 
 
Old Testament 
 
Bishop James Mims 
 
Solo 
 
Mrs. Lynn Smith, Niece 
 
Reflections As A Christian 
 
Elder Charlie Banks, Prayer Partner 
 
Mother Hannah Hall 
 
As A Friend 
 
Mother Gossett 
 
-Other Reflections Two Minutes, Please -- 
 
Selection 
 
Reverend Samuel Ware Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Male Chorus 
 
Acknowledgments/Resolutions 
 
Obituary 
 
read silently 
 
soft music 
 
Selection 
 
HJ'm A Soldier in the Anny ofthe Lord" Choir 
 
Eulogy Selection 
 
Elder Cleveland Clark, Pastor 
 
"Walk In The light" 
 
Choir 
 
Viewing Remains 
 
Recessional 
 
"I'll Fly Away" 
 
"That woman is a suecess who loves life and li'Yes it to the ft~Uest; who has discovered and shared the strengths and talents that are uniquely her own; who puts Iter best into each task and leaves each situation better than she found it; 
who seeks and rmds that which is beautiful in all people. and all things; whose heart is full of love and warm compassion; 
who has found joy in Jiving and P.eace within herself."