- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of Lena Johnson, July 17, 1907, Sunrise, November 18, 2003, Sunset, Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 7 O'Clock P.M., New Bethel Baptist Church, 445 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, Reverend Anthony J. White, Pastor, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2003-11-23
- Subject:
- African American women--New Jersey--Jersey City--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--New Jersey--Jersey City--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--New Jersey--Jersey City---History--20th century
Funeral service--New Jersey--Jersey City--History--20th century
Mourning customs--New Jersey--Jersey City--History--20th century
African Americans--New Jersey--Jersey City--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, New Jersey, Hudson County, Jersey City, 40.72816, -74.07764
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Lena Johnson. Birth date: July 17, 1907. Death date: November 18, 2003. Funeral date: November 23, 2003. Church: New Bethel Baptist Church (Jersey City, N.J.). 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 876
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_johnsonlena20031123
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_johnsonlena20031123
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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~~The Master Galled"
I'm sorry I had to leave you, My loved ones oh so dear, But you see, the uMa$ter Called Me" And his voice was very clear. . I had made my reservation, A Heaven bound ticketfor one And / .knew that he would call me when hefelt my work
was done. I know your hearts are heavy because
I have gone away, But when the Master called me,
I knew I couldn't stay. Yes, I'm sorry I had to leave you,
My loved ones oh so dear But you see the Mf1:ster called me
And now I'm resti~g here. . Yes I've crossed on ove~ to Glory And to you all I say, Just stay in the hand
OfJesus and we'll meet again someday.
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In Lov ng Memory
Lena Johnson
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Lena was born July 17,1907 in Brooklyn, iiJw York to the late David and
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Lena Bingham, this is where she received her education. .Lena wqs the
second youngest ofeleven siblings. She departed this life November 18;
2003 in Christ Hospital, Jersey City, NJ.
In 1927 Lena Bingham was ma"it:d to the late Earl N Johnson, to this
union were two children, the late Esther Cousins and the late Earl D. .-.
Johnson 1 When the children-were young the family migrated to Jersey
City. Here is where Lena found .employment with "The St. Josephs Home
for the Aged" and "The Home ofthe Aged Women. " .
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In 1950, Sis. Johnson joined the New Bethel Baptist Church under the
pastorship ofthe late Rev. C. Gross. She diligently served as a missionary
extending in-home care and.comfort to many sick and shut-in.. Sis.
Johnson diligently served unaer the late Rev. T. Williams and Rev. W. .
Anderson. She acttVely studied:the .word ofGod and proved herselfto be a:born again child ofGo~. <;onti1Juing under the pastorship ofRev. A.
White, she faithfUlly attended~worship service~ and Sunday School
whenever possible and br_oughi grace and wisdom to the followship.
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Sister Johnson was affectionately feforred to by her church familY as Mother Jo1i'lison, a term ,pf endearment be~~D!!~d upon her reverently.
Lena enjoyed traveling, reading and reciting poetry. She was once president of "The Montgomery Gardens Senior Citizen Club, " this is where she enjoyed socializing.
Granny, as she is affectionately known by herfamily, lived a life ofa woman ofgreat cnaracter, wisdom and a humble spirit. Holiness was the way she lived Granny you 've left us a great legacy, and we 'II never . forget.
Lena leaves to cherish her memOrif!S, daughter-in-law M_ar_ion- Johnson of
Douglasville, Ga., grandchildren Patricia and Keisha Johnson of
Douglasville, Ga., Melvin Johnson and his wife, Joyce ofSharon, Pa.,
Earl D. Johnson II and Harold Johm/on and his wife, Jaye, all ofJersey
City. Her great-grandson_ lfho (ived with her during his highschool years,
Dr. John Johnson ofDouglasville, Ga. and his wife, Donna. Twenty-five
great-grands and twent)'~se-Verrgreat-greai grantls. Nieces, Geraldine
Dyer and her husband, ,ROlph, qndMyrtle Bingham and her brothers
David and Edward Robinson. .(Jther relatives, church family and many
sp~cial friends, Catherine Sh~i!rs, Ernestine Gordon, Alberta, Sis
.
Cureton, Betty, Deacon a1J!}. Sis. Simmons and Pastor and Mrs. White. All-,,
ofherfriends at "Jones Hall" and the "Montgomery Gardens Senior -~ . '
Club. " Lena wa.s pre-deceased by her husband, children and three
grandsons Raymond, Anthony_and Terrence Johnson.
Order 6/ Service ->
Music+a lP relude ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... ... 0 tganz.st
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Processional. ... ...... ...... ...... ....... ... ............... ...Clergy & Family
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Scripture Readings
Old Testament- Psalm 23'
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New Testam-ent -1 Corinthians f 5:51-58
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PrayerofComfort... ::: ..: ... ...... ......... ..: ... ...... -... ............... ... .. ...
Selection ~..... :.. ... ... ... .... ... ............ ......... ... ...NBBC Mass Choir
Words ofEncouragement... ... ... ... ... ...... Clergy, Family & Friends
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Acknowledge:;;,~nis!R~solutions & .._.. . '.
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The Obituary...' ... ..'. : ..: ... ...... ... ...\ ..._.. ... ... ... ... ..Church Clerk
Special Reading... ... ..:-......... ...... ...... ....John A. Johnson, MD.
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Solo ...... ..._... ... ...... ....... ...... ... .., ... ... .... ... ..Pauline Kelly
Eulogy... ... ...... ... ...... ...... ... .........Rev. Anthony White, Pastor
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Final Tribute ... ... ......... ... .........Jvfu"ay's A Temple ofService
Selection ... ... ... .....; ... ... ... .................-... .....NBBC Mass Choir
Recessional/Benediction... ... .... ... Rev. Anthony White, Pastor
The repast will take place lmn~ediately following the service in . the church-dining hall. _