Emma Jean Johnson

Born on March 29, 1936 in Buena Vista, Georgia
Departed September 20, 2022 in Melbourne, Florida

Sister Emma Jean Johnson was born March 29, 1936 in Buena Vista, Georgia to the late Mose and Maude Terry. She was saved at an early age and baptized at Cool Springs Baptist Church under the ministry of Pastor J.W. Walker. Sister Johnson was a long-time dedicated member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend J.W. Driskell.

Emma Jean was a dedicated member of the church volunteering in the outreach program, kitchen committee, and the Tribe of Zebulon. She was an excellent cook and was no stranger to raising kids and adopting kids. Emma was employed as a house keeper until retirement.

Sister Emma Jean Johnson was the last of the living children of Mose and Maude Terry. She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband A.G. Johnson, daughter Saundra Thomas, and son-in-law Douglas Frank; seven brothers: Alton, Walter, Lewis, Tommy, Curtis, John Albert, and Hayward; and four sisters: Mozell, Elnoria, Annie Lois, and Mary Alice.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sons: J.B. Thomas and Tommy Thomas (Samella); two daughters: Carolyn Goodwin-Frank and Tekimbra Harris (Andrew); 16 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, her dearly devoted friend/daughter Larnette Ramsey, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Her viewing will be at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10 am until time of her service at 11 am. Burial will be at Fountainhead Memorial Park at 3pm.

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Judy Wright from Apopka wrote on September 30, 2022:
My condolences to the immediate family! Emma Jean was one of my favordite cousins, and I will miss all of the fun times and laughter that our family shared whenever we all came together. RIP and give your mom, aunt Maude, my mom, Mattie Lois, and my aunt Myrtice a huge kiss! "Judy"
Charles L Emanuel Jr from Palm Bay wrote on September 30, 2022:
Our deepest sympathy on your lost loved one. From the Emanuel Family.
Agnes Dew from Americus wrote on September 28, 2022:
My condolences to my family!! Love you all!!
Rosalind Riddick from Melbourne wrote on September 28, 2022:
Praying for you classmate!! Mrs Emma Jean showed love for her family in her own way! Remember the laughs the birthday and family gatherings you all shared! Love you Rosalind Riddick
Sharlener Johnson Richardson from Clarkston wrote on September 27, 2022:
My Deepest Condolences 🙏🏽🌹🕊🕊🙏🏽