IN LOVING ME OF ~~~ ~AIU'k-" k.rF~ ~~~AU/ ~~~ ~~ L,d~AUM, 9Zt:Ukd ~~~ A~kA. Minnie was born on March 21, 1945, in Jakin, Georgia, to the late Genie Mills, Sr. and Ella Ree Brown Mills. At an early age she became a follower ofJesus Christ and joined Good Hope AME Church of Cedar Springs, Georgia. She grew up in Early County where she graduated from Washington High School, Blakely, Georgia. Minnie then attended Albany Technical College where she studied, graduated and was licensed in Cosmetology. In 1963, she met Eulie Johnson, Jr. After a six year courtship, they married on August 10, 1969 and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she worked as a beautician before joining her husband and opening a heating & air, TV and appliance repair business. She worked there as the office manager before deciding to become a full time homemaker. After moving to Atlanta, Minnie and Eulie started to attend and later joined the New Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church (which later became the Crown of Glory Church International). After many years of faithful service she was appointed to the Mother's Ministry and served for several years as President. Minnie found special joy in working with the Hospitality Ministry. She will be missed by her loving husband of forty-four years, Eulie Johnson, Jr.; her two sons, Dexter Johnson (Vivian) of Lansdale, Pennsylvania and Derrick Johnson of Stone Mountain, Georgia; two grandchildren, Craig Brinson (Khristal) of Madison, Florida and Jamal Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; mother, Ella Ree Mills of Jakin, Georgia; five siblings; Henry Mills (Ozetta) of Blakely, G Emma Jean Nettles (Allen) McDonough, Georgia, Betty Mills of Jakin, Georgia, Glynda Harris (Richard) of Blakely, Georgia and Genie Mills, Jr. of Jakin, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. '7 havefought the goodfight, I havefinished the race, I have kept thefaith. Fina/fy, there is laid upfor me the crown ofrighteousness, which the u rd, the righteous Judge, willgive to me on that DC!)', and not to me onfy but also to all who have loved His appearing. " II Timotf?y 4:7-8 Prelude 1:00P.M. Crown of Glory Church International 2007 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032 Processional Congregational Hymn Scripture Readings Old Testament New Testament Reverend Torre Mills Reverend A. J. Childs Prayer Musical Selection Reflections (Two Minutes, Please) Reverend J. B. Johnson Crown of Glory Mother Alma Lewis Evangelist Mary Baynes Deacon Mathis Obituary (Read Silently) Musical Selection Eulogy Acknowledgements Crown of Glory Bishop G. T. Lewis Donald Trimble Staff Recessional Postlude Monday, August 19, 2013 Good Hope AME Church 151 Good Hope Church Road Blakely, Georgia 39823 ~ Crown of Glory's Church International Family and Friends Family and Friends The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who consoled us during our time of bereavement. Each act of kindness will be remembered and treasured. May God bless each of you. A special thanks to Bishop G. T. Lewis and the Crown of Glory Church family. DONALD TRIMBLE MORTUARY 404.371.0772 404.755.0965 ~ ff~ ~ .Scatter me not to the restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. &member now thoseyears gone by... When loving gifts I gave to thee. &member now these happy times...TheJami!J ties we shared. Don't leave my restingplac-e unmarkedAs thoughyou never c-ared Deny me not onefinalgift, For all who mme to see... A single lastingproofthat saysJ ~ . and'~~?ne