- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory, Maria J. Johnson, July 14, 1938 - March 30, 2014, Donald Trimble Mortuary, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 11:00 A.M., 1876 Second Ave., Decatur, GA. 30032, Reverend Hulet Neely Jr., Big Miller Grove Baptist Church, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2014-04-08
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Maria J. Johnson. Birth date: July 14, 1938. Death date: March 30, 2014. Funeral date: April 8, 2014. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, 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_johnsonmariaj20140408
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_johnsonmariaj20140408
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 6 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
In Loving Memory
Maria J. Johnson July 14, 1938 - March 30, 2014
Donald Trimble Mortuary Tuesday, AprilS, 2014 11:00 A.M. 1876 Second Ave. Decatur, GA. 30032
Reverend Hulet Neely Jr. Big Miller Grove Baptist Church, Officiating
,___ Obituary ,___
Maria J Johnson was born July 14, 1938 in Sparta Attikis, Greece to the late George and Agelliki. She transitioned from this earthly realm on March 30, 2014. Maria was united in marriage to the late James J. Johnson where they relocated to the United States in 1977. Maria touched the lives of many as she served as a foster parent for DeKalb . County, Georgia. She willfully gave her heart and soul as she parented many children for over 20 years. Maria was a faithful member of the bible study group at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta. She traveled on many adventurous trips with the Elizabeth Baptist Church GYM Group. She is survived by her loving children; Joanna Dede, Geroge Johnson, Shrisice Johnson and Genell Johnson; god daughter Paulette (Charles) Gordon; two brothers Athanasios Dede, Vasilis Anastsiou; one sister Areti Aroni; grandchildren; Maria Tsitakis, Johnny Tsitakis, Devin Francis, Ashley Payne and Carlos Payne, great grandchildren; Brittany Gober, Johnny Tsitakis, and extended family McKinzy Edwards, Alayah Woodward, Chasity Woodward, Marantha Woodward, Stacy Styles, Kenneth Boyd and Kentavious Boyd, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
So many memories of her will be left behind through family and friends.
Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also
Psalms 14: 1- 3
THE PRELUDE
,._ Order of Worship ,._
THE PROCESSIONAL........................... "Take Me To The King"
THE HYMN OF PRAISE
THE SCRIPTURE.................................. REVEREND HULET NEELY JR. OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT
THE PRAYER ...................................... REVEREND HULET NEELY JR
THE HYM OF COMFORT ..................... LUETRICIA GORDON
REFLECTIONS .................................... (2 -3 MINUTES)
THE OBITUARY.................................. (READ SILENTLY)
THE EULOGY..................................... REVEREND HULET NEELY JR.
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT................ DONALD TRIMBLE STAFF
THE RECESSIONAL
Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2275 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
REM BERING FAMILY
It has not been easy, it has been very sad. Because we've lost the best friend we ever had. And though it will take time to get through this all, We must remember Momma Maria you had to answer God's call. Our hearts are broken because you had to go, and the tears just continue to flow. It's hard to let go of someone as dear as you, but we will see you again and of this we are sure. We are so grateful for the morals and values that you instilled in us Because of your great love we knew we could trust. It's your time now Momma Maria to take your sweet rest, You deserve it because you withstood the test and simply because We know within our hearts that we have been truly, truly blessed.
Well done thy good and faithful servant Remembering you always, Paulette, Charles, Kenneth, Kentavious
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call I turned my back, and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembering joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss "Ah" yes things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full ; I've savored much, Good friends, good time, and a loved one's touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me know, He set me free!
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Flower Bearers
Relatives and Friends
Pallbearers
Relatives and Friends
Acknowledgement of Appreciation
Perhaps you sang a lovely song Or sat quietly in a chair
Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, If so, we saw them there.
Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words As many friends would say;
Perhaps you were not there at all Just thought of us that day.
Perhaps you rendered a service unseen Near at hand or from afar.
Whatever you did to console the heart We thank you so much, whatever the part.
~ The Family ~