The Life and Legacy of Ida Mae Johnson, 1927 - 2016

OnFriday, October 7, 1927; IDA MAE LEWIS made her grand entrance into this world. She wasbornto

Benjamin and Mamie Lewis in True Blue, Virginia within Culpepper County. --

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: Ida grew in a loving home and tight-knit family with her siblings: Everett, RufusJames,John Charles,
_ Martha, Thelma, Naomi, Evelyn, Ruby ("Polly"), Josie, Patricia and Janice. Ida was preceded in death by _
@ et Martha, John 1.,Ruby,Josie,andRufusJames,

. Ida went on to graduate from Gee Town School, where she met and married William H. Minoorf

-_ Unionville, Virginia. To this union two children were born, Jimmy and Paula (Lowell). In 1968, Ida was --

joinedin Holy Matrimony to John T. Johnson, and to this union were Mark (Joyce), Stephen (Dobie), _

Peggy (Michael), Marcell, and Marcia. Her sonsJimmy and Stephen preceded her in death. _

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< Ida enjoyed the love and affection of her grandchildren: Lowell Jr. ("Duck")(Duan), VanNessa, Mark
wets Jr. (Tia), Janet, Courtney, Maquis, Daryl, Michael, Milani, and Jamia. There were a host of great-
: ~ grandchildren and special loved ones that Ida adored. Ida spent many days in the loving care of her . `
= ee nurses Tiffany, Denise, Kylee, Jacquetta, Krystle and herbeloved niece Verkie.

In her professional years, Ida worked as a nurse at Group Health
Association and as a dresser at Henry S. Washington and Sons Funeral
Home in Washington, DC (which is where she bumped into her |
husband J.T. Johnson!) She then went on to work at Mays Mortuary
here in Augusta, Georgia until a few years ago. Let's not forget that--
throughout her career, she was always a professional seamstress who -- ved beautiful clothes and Ida had a knack for getting things done in --
ck of time!

da's lifelong church home in Washington, DC was Upper Room Baptist Church andsince moving to Georgia, she became
faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She was active _ inthe following ministries: All Gods Older Children (MAAPS);
shepherd Staff; Sanctuary Choir; Sunday School Class; October --
irthday Club; Women of Virtue; and the Naphtali Tribal

someone's tie, tweaking a hat or putting a pocket squarien place ~ before entering church. Also, she was guaranteed to be in her ~
kitchen at 4:00 pm on the dot daily. Idain some way took care of _allofus and she will be forever missed and appreciated.

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The gorgeous dresses you'd make for my first day of because you were such an expert on life!

school each year; Hands of black jack before bed at During our conversations somehowI always ended up
the kitchen table, best whewne had pennies to trade. being the one who was wrong and you telling me, "Aw,
- Church and making eggs in the mornings of summer, you shouldn't treat him like that Diamond." The man .

eggs with chives scrambled hard; even my own momma was always right in your eyes. I'm going to miss being

couldn't get me to eat eggs. Just one of our secrets.

told to pull my dress down in the back (which was my

Your faith and your fire.

shirt), or to zip up my purse. You snapping your fingers

~ at me when I wasn't paying enough attention to you.
Fried fish - Bits of silver duosn tthe bed after scratched When I would give you your bath and you were in a

tickets at night, excited about our winnings. Trips playful mood, you would tell me, "I ought to bite you."

to the fabric store for ginghams, stripes and polka And youactually tried to do it, too!

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dots and ribbon to make tiny bowast the shoulders -- Then you would looukp at me with a simple smile and

of my dresses. And oh the baked chicken with cream of chicken soup baked to perfection with hot rolls on
Sundays. A pinch of sugar in all things created. Queen of dinner in under an hour! I'll never forget your side-

tell me, "I'm just playing. Ilove you." --

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The special bond we shared when I would do your hair. |

Lord knows you wouldn't let no one else do it, and if --

_ splitting humor and the jokes you played until I got you did you complained about it or said you looked like

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The constant arguing about how short I was going to
- The Nilla Wafers and peanut butter crackers on the cut your nails and you having to stop me and look at |

- counter in their properjars and canisters. And special each nail as I cut them, and me getting so upset with

snacks in the dining room. The smell of pine trees as I you because it took us an hour just to do your nails.

get near your home. The space our family shared.

_ The love you had for my son RJ was undeniable. I

We will always be at home in one another's hearts. - Goodbye Ida, the name you asked me to call you when I
was5 years old because you were too fiercteo be called "Granny" in public. My grandmother. =

watched you two for many hours wrestling and him not understanding where your strength came from to hold him down. You two singing to Bruno Mars and you didn't know a word to the song but were on beat. Let's not forget me telling you to be quiet or trying to

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- Remembrances of all things that mattered.

play things off so others couldn't understand what you | were saying. All of the times I tried to teach you how _to whisper because we both knew that was something |

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you were part of my family and I am a part of yours. I

don't know how my daily routine will be now without

you as a part of it but I know for sure I have a guardian

angel watching over me. I love you and you will always

What can I say about someone who I have spent five be my Baby Cakes and me your Diamond.

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_ days out of my week with for the past four and one-half _

Love (your special Diamond), --

I have to say that I am going to miss you so much, I --

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tired. So my sweet princess, take this time for yourself--

My Dear Aunt Ida Mae:

and enjoy your much deserved rest anwde will meet

_ Words could never express the bond and love we

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shared throughout our lifetime. Because you're always thought about in such a special way, and because you always did so much to brighten up each day. Because

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Love with all my heart,
Paula |

you cared for others selflessly your whole life through.

I said a little prayer each day, especiallfoyr you, that

heaven will protect you and somehow let you know |

_ Aunt Ida Mae you meant so much to me and thatI miss you so and that I'll think about you as Itravel on life's

_ by-ways and keep you safe within my heart forever and

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~ Much Love Always,

Your Favorite Niece, Verkie

GOD has taken another one of his Angels home. This Angel was truly loved and will be truly missed. Nevertheless, she suffernso more and asshe would say "she's gone to Glory". This beautiful Angel deserved the

trophies she received while on this earth. She raised 7

children of which 5 she did not birth. She was a true

Mom, I thank God

from the bottom of my heart for the

lady to her heart and raised her girls to be nothing less. She ha a smd ile that would light up any room.

gift of the past five years with you! You came home from She was beautiful, prissy, funny, entertaining (there the hospital for what I thought was going to be ashort was never a dull moment with Mom). She was strict, _

time because I believed the gloom and doom of the doctors. I'm so glad you didn't believe the hype! You

loving, caring, full of joy and she loved us dearly! She -- was a strong woman, courageous, a mentor, a teacher,

were determined to prove them wrong. You got better and a Mom who gave us the tools to live this wonderful

and better instead of worse and worse and during this life. She was "all that" and so, so, so, much more. Mom -- time I came to believe you were truly stronger in spirit loved music and poems. Here is one of her favorite

than thosoled naysayers.

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Didn't we have fun? Everyday with you became an adventurWee. had our routine and you didn't let me veer too far! We started our mornings with coffee and "Let's Make A Deal", and there was no telling what the rest of our day brought, whether it was talking
with the nurses orentertaining friends. You were the consummate hostess, always asking if they wanted
anything and then telling us to go make them feel

You don't have to tell how you liveeachday

You don't have to say whether you work or play

A tried and true measure will serve ina talk's place.

_ Because, however you live, will show on your face. --

That false deceit that you have in your heart won't

_ stay inside where it first got its start _

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For flesh and blood is but a thin veil of lace, and what

you have in your heart will show on your face. _

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If your life is unselfish, and for others you live, it's not

I thank you for the gift of time with you. I have five and one-half years worth of memories stored up and as soon as I get over this period of such great loss, I
will reflect on our special times. The days and nights I
had you all to myself is forever engraved upon my heart. Just as you always told me and I in return would say to you as we pledged with our hearts - you and me and

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If you live close to GOD -

you must live in His infinite grace. _

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Mom we want you to know that we love youandyou

__ me and you always and forever and sealed with kisses. will be forever in our hearts. _

: Michael Smith | Lowell Duckett, Jr e Lowell Duckett, Sr. e Benjamin As iC
_ Duane Davis e Derrick Tyner e Michael Lampkin e Kareem Butler

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We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our
loved one. The love, devotion, helping hands, and prayers made our burden easier to bear. Your love and caring
will always be remembered. Our prayer is that God will always bless and keep you! |

W. H. Mays Mortuary

_ "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922"

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1221 James Brown Boulevard

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