- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Willie Mae Reid Johnson, "sunrise," 06-11-27, "sunset," 08-05-97, Saturday, August 9, 1997, 2:00 p.m., Popular Spring Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia, Reverend F.C. Henderson, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1997-08-09
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Thomson--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Thomson--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Thomson--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Thomson--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Thomson--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Thomson--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, McDuffie County, Thomson, 33.47069, -82.50457
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the August 9, 1997 funeral of Willie Mae Reid Johnson.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:johnson19970809
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_johnson19970809
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
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"SUNRISE" 06/11/27
"SUNSET" 08/05/97
Saturday, August 9,1997 2:00 P.M.
Popular Spring Baptist Church Thomson, Georgia
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Reverend F. C. Henderson, Officiating
On Tuesday morning, August 5, 1997, our Lord and Saviour
plucked another flower from his precious garden, J*lTS.
Millie 9Hae tyeidflobnson.
Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson ceased her life on earth on August 5, 1997, at the University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.
Mrs. Johnson was born on June 11, 1927, to the late Sam and Carrie Reid.
At an early age she united with the Popular Spring Baptist Church and remained faithful until death.
She was united in holy matrimony to the late Mr. Warren (Tony) Johnson and to this union one daughter was born.
Mrs. Johnson retired from the VA Hospital of Augusta and was a Foster Granny for the Medical College of Georgia. She was a faithful member of Popular Spring Baptist Church and was chairperson of the program committee and a member of the Gospel Choir and Assistant Secretary of Columbia Country Club.
Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson is survived by: one daughter, Mrs. Theodosia J. Hampton, Evans; two granddaughters, Mrs. Teresa H. Jordan and Ms. Doris J. Hampton; two great granddaughters, Jacqueline Regina Jordan and Katiin M. Jordan, of Martinez; one grandson-in-law, Mr. Jerry E. Jordan; stepmother-in-law, Mrs. Prudence Bowdre; one son-in-law, seven sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law, three godchildren, four devoted cousins, Mr. Johnnie C. Williams, Mrs. Mary B. Marshall, Mrs. Viola Emory and Mrs. Ludell Venson; five devoted friends, Mrs. Bulah Free, Melvin Thomas, Annie Maude Lampkin , Shirley Burk and Sherry Owens; and a host of sorrowing nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
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Reverend Robert Ramsey, Presiding
Processional
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Selection ..................................... The Choir
Scripture .............................. Rev. L. J. Tanksley
Prayer ............................... Rev. Robert Ramsey
Solo .................................. Mrs. Doris Garnett
Remarks (limit three minutes )
Dea. Dan Ramsey, Sr. - Church Member Dea. Perry Dunn, Sr. - Neighbor Dea. Leonard Barnes - Friend Dea. Richard Dent - Neighbor
Dea. Dan Ramsey, Jr. - Church Member Remarks From Congregation
Acknowledgements ............... Mrs. Margaret T. Adams
Selection ..................................... The Choir
Eulogy ............................. Rev. F. C. Henderson
Recessional
Interment ....................... Popular Spring Cemetery
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~ Repast ~
Popular Spring Baptist Church
Deacons and Trustees
Ushers and Friends
Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets offootprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path ofhis life there was only one set offootprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.
The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set offootprints, it was then that I carried you. "
The family of Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson wishes to thank you for your calls, flowers, food, visits and prayers during the illness and death of our loved one.
Professional Services Entrusted To: WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC