Homegouig Celebration
for
Sunrise
Dec. 25,1898
Thursday, March 13, 2003
11 a.m.
Paine College
Gilbert Lambuth Memorial Chapel
Augusta, Georgia
Dr. Johnny R. Hatney, Officiating
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God Almighty in his wise
Mrs. Eula Mae Johnson took these first two steps in life and lived a long, marvelous, historical, spirit filled and
blessed life in Christ. Now she has taken the third step where there is no more weeping, no pain, no sorrow, no
disappointment, but there will be Peace, Joy, and Love. We all know she is satisfied now and that she is reaping
her great reward reserved for her faithfulness.
Mrs. Eula Mae Johnson was bom on December 25,1898 in Lincoln County to the late Anna Bentley and Will
Jo Ramsey. She was the second oldest of eight children and the oldest daughter.
She was baptized at a very young age at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lincolnton, GA under the pastorate of
the late Rev. G.W. Harrison. She attended school at Walker Baptist. She was united in wedlock to the late Pete
F. Johnson and to this union was born 10 children.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca Johnson and one son, William Johnson.
Mrs. Eula Mae Johnson was a faithful member of the Servants Of God Baptist Church under the pastorate of
Dr. Robert L. Williams. She was also the Mother Of The Church, a member of the Senior Mission and in 1997,
the Adult Sunday School Class was renamed The Eula M. Johnson Bible Class. During her membership, she
served on many committees faithfully.
She was also an active member of The Progressive Christmas Savings Club, The Home Relief of Society and
The Turpin Hill Neighborhood Association.
She leaves to cherish her memories, four devoted daughters, Rosa M. Johnson, Naomi Williams, Dorothy
(Julian) Clark and Elease Smith, Augusta, GA, four loving sons, Frank Johnson, England, Roy (Willa) Johnson,
Oxon Hill, MD, Walter (Marie) Johnson, Columbus, OH and Pete Johnson, Chicago, IL, three daughters-in-law,
one son-in-law, 37 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, 34 great great grandchildren, 1 great great great grand-
child, devoted niece, Gloria Lucas, Augusta, GA, many caring and loyal nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and
neighbors. Her loving and devoted caretaker, Mrs. Emma Bush. Her extended family includes Dr. Nate Wilkes
and family and Dea. Thomas Leverett and family.
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Processional
Selection....................................................................Combined Choirs
Scripture , ^
(Old Testament) .... I A .... !.. !V.
(New Testament) . ?. 'r'...
Prayer.....................................................................Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr.
.. .Rev. Steven Boler
Rev. Rufus Copeland
Reflections
Dea. William Mitchell (as a church member)
Dea. Quincy Robertson (as a friend)
Dea. Welcome Mason (as a family member)
Rev. Larry Fryer (as a neighbor)
Solo
Dea. Hawthorne Welcher
OBITUARY (read silently)
Acknowledgements
Selection.......
Eulogy .........
.. .Sis. Hazel Striggles
.....Combined Choirs
Dr. Robert L. Williams
Recessional
Interment
Cedar Grove Cemetary
***** Repast *****
Savannah Place Center
1182 11th Avenue
Augusta, GA
Pallbearers
(Grandsons)
Allen Collier Cornelius Jones
Anthony Johnson Larry Smith
Trevor Hill Hardwick Smith
Kenard Thrash Dennis Williams
Flowerbearers
Ushers and Usherettes
Great Grandchildren
When tomorrow starts without me, and Im not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today
While thinking of the many things we didnt get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you
And each time that you think of me, I know youll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand
And said my place was ready in heaven far above
And that Id have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But when I walked through heavens gate, I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne
He said This is eternity and all I've promised you
Today your life on earth is past but here it starts anew
I promise no tomorrow for today will always last
And since each days the same way, theres no longing for the past.
So when tomorrow starts without me, dont think were far apart
For every time you think of me, Im right here in your heart.
Our Thanks
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the prayers, visits and love for Mrs. Eula M.
Johnson throughout her life. For the kind words and gestures of sympathy during our bereavement,
we are grateful. Your many acts of kindness will always be remembered with deepest gratitude.
-The Family
Funeral Services entrusted to
Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
1765 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Augusta, Georgia