HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FOR
January 18,1919 - June 8,2013
Thin'sday, June 13,2013 1:00 P.M.
THANKFUL BAPTIST CHURCH 302 W alker Street Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Christopher J. Waters, Pastor - Olficiating Reverend Nathaniel Dunn - Presiding

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Reverend Natkaniel Dunn, Presiding
Prelude...........................................................................................................................Mrs. Mary Henley Dr. Roosevelt Simpkins
P rocessional Reading from tke Scriptures
O ld Testam ent............................................................................ Reverend Natkaniel Irvin, Sr. New Testament..................................................................................Reverend Sam T. Solomon Prayer.................................................................................................................. Reverend Enock W ard Musical Selection ...................................................................................................................... ComkinedClioir Reflections.....................................................................................................Trustee Rickard L. Joknson
Deacon Melvin R Joknson Mur s Journey (Video)
Solo.....................................................................................................................Deacon Frank E. Howard How Great Tkou Art
O bituary............................................................................................................................................... ReadSilently Musical Selection.................................................................True Vine Baptist Ckurck Male Ckorus Acknowledgements......................................................................................... Trustee Dr. Judy Carter Musical S electio n ...................................................................................................................... CombinedCkoir Eulogy ....................................................................................Reverend Ckristopker J. Waters. Pastor Recessional............................................................................................... aLet Tke Ckurck Say Amen Interm ent............................................................................................................W alker Memorial Park
? Proverbs 31 "10W ho can find a virtuous w om an For her price is far above rubies. 28Her children arise up , and call her blessed her husband also and he praiseth herd
Repast Olde Town Community Outreack Center

Favorite Scriptures: Psalm 118:24 This is the day that tlie Lord Las made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Jokn 14:1 ' Let not your Leart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. Favorite Song: Flow G reat TLou Art."
BEATRICE ELIZABETH ROSS JOFEMSON was born January 18,1919 to Mrs. Mattie Wilson Ross and Mr. Gary Ross. Sbe was tbe oldest of ber three sisters, Lawuna Berrien, Mildred Berrien and K atie Gilbert. Sbe was a native of Augusta, Georgia, where sbe attended tbe schools of Richmond County.
Born and raised in Tbanklul Baptist Church, at the age of twelve, she confessed Christ and was baptized. She was an active member of numerous ministries. During her young age, she would pull the ropes to assist the musician in playing the pipe organ. She was a member of the Senior choir under the direction of Mrs. Myrtle Blount for many years. In her youthful years, she and her sister, Lawuna sang duets representing Thankful throughout the Augusta area. Beatrice enjoyed singing. She faithfully served in various ministries: the Usher Board, Willing Workers Ministry, and the Senior Mission. She thoroughly enjoyed the Senior Citizens Luncheons and Outings. She faithfully attended church until her declining health.
In 1935, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Wilber Johnson, Sr. (Daddy Wilber). To this union was born eight children, Wilber, Jr. (Dirk), Constance (Connie), Richard, Joe, Eleanor, Melvin, Brenda and Glenn. Mur and Daddy labored hard to raise their children by the words don t spare the rod and spoil the child. They believed in their children attending Sunday School, Baptist Training Union (BTU), and church service. They were married fifty -two and a half years.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her children and many friends affectionately called her Mur. She dearly loved her children unconditionally and knew the unique characteristics and qualities of each child. Because of her faith and strong belief in God, she instilled in her children that a family that prays together stays together. She always encouraged us to work in the church and serve God faithfully. She instilled the importance of education.
Mur was a member of the Sportsman s Boat Club W omen sAuxiliary for over fifty years. Her husband, the late Wilber Johnson, Sr., was one of the founding members of this chartered organization. She always supported him in his business ventures and investments. She was the wind beneath his wings. Mur s past time was playing the keyboard. She could play Christian songs just by listening to them.
Three of her children preceded her in death, Wilber, Jr. (Dirk), 77, Constance (Connie), 9 9 and Eleanor 2010. She leaves to cherish her fond memories: four sons, Richard (Linda) Johnson of Aiken, SC, Joe E.(C1ara) Johnson, Melvin (Barbara) Johnson, Glenn (Mater) Johnson of Evans, GA; daughter, Brenda (Rube) Hankinson of Hephzibali, G A ' daughter-in-law, Ida Johnson; son-in-law, Lindsay Carpenter, Jr.; twenty-five grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren and thirty great-great grandchildren; nephews, Herman (Selena) Berrien, Gary Berrien, Carl (Robberstine) Berrien and Dennis Berrien; devoted and loyal friend, Annie Johnson and devoted and loyal caretaker, Mirian Carpenter.

Glenn Dale Joknson, Jr. Rickard. Jennings, Jr. Marlon Carpenter Brent Joknson

GRANDSONS
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Roderic Joknson Trevler J. Joknson Ckristopker Joknson Maurice Carpenter

Grieve for me, for I would grieve for you. Then brush away the sorrow and the tears
Life is not over, but begins anew, With courage you must greet the coming years.
To live forever in the past is wrong; It can only cause you misery and pain.
Dwell not on memories overlong, With others you must share and care again. Reach out and comfort those who comfort you;
Recall the years, out only for a while. Nurse not your loneliness; but live again.
Forget not. Remember with a smile. ' A N avaho Prayer -
Tke family of tke late Beatrice Elizaketk Ross Joknson, Mur , wiskes to express tkeir sincere appreciation for tke many kind acts and deeds rendered during ker lengtkrj illness and Homegoing Celekration. Your prayers, pkone calls, visits, and cards were a kiessing from God. Your presence kere today is greatly appreciated. Tkank you for your love, caring, and concerns. Matj God rickly kless eack of you! SPECIAL ACKNOW LEDGEMENTS to Ms. Mirian Carpenter, Mrs. Carolyn Holmes, Ms. Odessa Taylor, Ms. Marcie Streeter, Ms. Hattie Joknson and Ms. Renae Peterson (Golden Living). Special tkanks to you as Mur s caregivers, wko gave special attention, love and care to all of ker pky sical and medical needs. W e express our gratitude to all persons wko rendered any service for Mur s we11keing.
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W ilbur an d Beatrice Johnson
November 29, 1985 BON AIR BALLROOM
Augusta, Georgia

HISTORY OF HONOREES
Wilber Johnson and Beatrice Elizabeth Ross were joined together in Holy Matrimony on November 27, 1935 in Aiken County, Aiken, South Carolina. W ilber is the son of Mrs. Alafair Johnson Wilson and the late Mr. Sam Johnson. Beatrice is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ross.
From this union of Wilber and Beatrice were born ten children of which eight survived. They are, according to birth, Wilber, Jr. "Dirk" (deceased December 24, 1977), Constance Ann, Richard Louis, Joe Edward, Eleanor Deloris, Melvin Roy, Brenda Joyce, and Glenn Dale.
Presently, they are affectionately called Daddy Wilber and Mur by their grandchildren, great grands, and their children's friends. They are bless with twenty-six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Wilber has no sisters or brothers. Beatrice has three sisters, Lawuna Berrien, Lawnside, New Jersey, Mildred Berrien and Katie Gilbert of Augusta, Georgia.

"THESE GOLDEN D AYS"

MUSIC ......................................................................... Mr. Jerry Harris

MISTRESS OF CEREMONY ........................ Mrs. Gussie Conners

SCRIPTURE AND PRA YER ................Rev. Hardy Bennings, Jr.

PRESENTATION OF HONOREES .................... Mrs. G. Conners

Soft Music

Parents, Sons and Daughters

POEM OF DEDICATION ................................. Mr. Joe E. Johnson

SOLO OF DEDICATION ...................................... Ms. Petula Rouse "The Way We Were"

H ISTO RY OF FAMILY .................. Ms. Brenda Johnson Jennings

GREETINGS

........................................Mr. Ben Williams, President The Sportsman's Boat Club
Mrs. Janie H. Lowe, Trustee and Former Instructor of Family Members
Mr. Quincy L. Robertson, Chairman, Trustee Board of
Thankful Baptist Church

MEDLEY OF FAVORITE SONGS .................... Ms. Petula Rouse

BLESSING AND REMARKS .................... Rev. N. T. Young, Sr. Pastor, Thankful Baptist Church

WORDS OF APPRECIATION ...................... Mr. Melvin Johnson

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** HOSTESSES **

Karen Carpenter Gowdy
Schlene Evans Sandra Johnson Yolanda Jenkins

Sebrina Evans Bady Shanta Johnson Larenda Johnson Latricia Jennings

** USHERS **

Marlon Carpenter Roderick Johnson Dale Johnson Janson Rollins

Royston Blount

Kenneth Carpenter Rick Jennings
Trevler Marshall Justin Rollins

MUSIC

Mr. Jerry Harris

FLOWERS

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