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Tuesday, October 6,1998 1:00 P.M.
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Augusta, Georgia

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"A ndl heard a great voice out o f heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle o f God is*with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himselfshall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tearsfrom their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: fo r the former things are passed away"
REVELATION 21:3-4

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^ Joftn son was bom on September 13, 1917, in Lincolnton, Georgia to the late

W illie Bentley and Lelar Bentley the fifth o f ten children. She entered into eternal rest, Thursday, October 1, 1998.

She was united in H oly Matrimony to Joe Cephus Johnson. To this union four devoted sons were bom o f which a son, W illie Simeon, Sr., preceded her in death. She had a brother, Toliver Bentley, to immediately follow her in death on October 3, 1998.

She w as converted and baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership o f the late Rev. G. W. Harris on September 10, 1933. She continued her spiritual journey through her membership at G ood Samaritan Baptist Church where she served on various church com m ittees. She later united with Piney Grove Baptist Church where she was a faithful worker until her illness.

She was a master cosmetologist, a divine seamstress, and a skilled interior decorator. The beauty o f her life was apparent not only in the life that she lived, but also in her beautiful works.

She worked for the Equal Opportunity Association for nine years and retired from Medical College o f Georgia as Executive Housekeeper and supervisor after ten years o f service.

She traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad to such places as the Bahamas, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Japan, and Hawaii.

She loved her family and in her words she stated that, "God has been good to me and I thank God for a long life and a loving family."

Precious memories will forever be in the hearts and minds o f her surviving loved ones: three devoted sons, LeRoy M. (Georgia Ruth) Johnson, Augusta, GA; Josephus (Rosa) Johnson, Augusta, GA; and Major (Ret.) Henry M. Johnson, Stone Mountain, GA; two adopted sons, Richard (Faye) Johnson and Alexander Johnson, both o f Augusta, GA; two adopted daughters, Helen (Thomas) Henry and Anna Tankersly, both o f Augusta, GA; four sisters, Belle Gilbert, Mattie Searson, and Alice Strong, all o f Augusta, GA; and Virginia Gumby, Detroit, MI; three stepsisters, Carrie Ramsey, Hartwell, GA; Rosa Maude Brown and Ida Pearl Ammerson, both o f Washington, DC; one stepbrother, Floyd (Emma) Fouch, Augusta, GA; one sister-in-law, Belle Bentley, Piscataway, NJ; one aunt, Rosa Mae Johnson, Augusta, GA; twelve grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren', a devoted frien d , Florence Saunders; and a host o f nieces, nephews, other relatives, and faithful friends.

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Reverend Willie Jackson - Presiding
Prelude Processional Selection....................................................................................................................................................... Choir Scripture .............................................................................................................. . . . Rev. Dr. Charles E. Smith Prayer ..................................................................................................................... .............Rev. Nathaniel Irvin S e le c tio n ................................................................................................................. Remarks ............................................................................................................... .............Rev. Anthony Miller O bituary............................................................................................................... ......................... Read Silenlty
Soft Music Acknowledgements ............................................................................................. .............Ms. Jacqueline Fason Selection ................................................................................................................ . Willie Simeon "Pete" Johnson Eulogy .................................................................................................................. ...................Rev. Alvin Scott Recessional Interment ............................................................................................................. .......... Cedar Grove Cemetery
You've always had a special way o f doing things that pleased
Little things that cheer the heart * and leave fo n d memories
You've always helped to brighten our lives and w hat's more you still do
No wonder you will be close in our thoughts Each time we think o fyou.
Submitted By Your Family

qJFic ^Participants for qJFic Celebration

Henry M. Johnson, II Micheal R. Johnson Christopher A. Johnson Darren E. Johnson

JVcttfre Pallbearers

Roderick Johnson Gregory Dickerson
Bernard Gaines Freddie Martin, Jr.

Piney Grove Baptist Church Senior Choir Elim and Piney Grove Baptist Church Ushers

We honor you on this day, In our own very special way. You are a blessing from above, Sent by God to show his love. God gave you special treasures, Many o f which can not be measured. Grandparents are given special ears, To listen to all our jo ys andfears. They are given such a special touch, To show you ju st how you 're loved so much. They seem to know more that Mom and Dad, Because they always know how to maize us glad. They share with us that golden knowledge, Many o f the things we 'll never learn in college. We learn from they how to pray, And make sure we do it each and every day. Grandparents try to have a real tough hand, But their soft hearts make them change their plan. They love their grandkids beyond compare, And always have extra love to spare. While parents are great, No one has beat grandparents to date. So thank you once fo r being you, Thank you twice fo r all you do
And may God continue to bless you too.
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It is with love and heartfelt appreciation that we acknowledge your dedication, support and thoughtfulness during this time as we celebrate the life of the one we all love, Helen Estelle Johnson.
. . . THE FAMILY
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