Thelma Marie Johnson

Christmas came early to the late Walter Green and Annie Spence at the birth of their youngest child. Thelma Marie Johnson was born on December 13, 1928 in Crisfield, Maryland. Harkening to the voice of the Lord, she answered the call to come home on December 1, 2014 at Presbyterian Hospital in the midst of her beloved family. “Granny” as all her grandchildren called her, was educated in the Public Schools of Crisfield, Maryland and also received her “Doctorate” from the “School of Hard Knocks”, gaining much wisdom and knowledge to help others. After her education, she gave birth to one child, a son. In 1950 at the age of 22, she met and married the late Samuel Johnson (Mookie), where she became mother to his daughter, Lorraine. Granny worked at the Fisherman’s Inn Restaurant and the Seafood House, operated by Elliot Thomas, shucking oysters and clams. She also worked as a domestic engineer from Maryland. She and her husband and children relocated to Chester, PA where she also worked as a domestic engineer, health care provider and a cook. She was a member of New Hope Baptist under the leadership of Pastor Sapp and also a member of White Rock Missionary church under the leadership of Pastor Lilly, where she was an active member of the usher board, the choir and Pastor’s Aide. In 2004, she relocated to Charlotte, NC to be close to her son and daughter-in-law. She became a member of Restoration Christian Center Ministries under the leadership of Pasto James Caldwell, where she taught children’s Sunday school. Later she became a member of the Galilean Deliverance Community Church under the leadership of Bishop Marvin L. McMillan, Sr. until her demise. Mother Johnson (granny) is survived by her son, Edward “Tommy” Cooper of whom she lived with. Also her daughter Reverend Lorraine branch of Chester, PA; 19 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren; she also adopted 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sibling. Mother Johnson leaves to cherish fond memories - a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Thelma Marie Johnson

December 13, 1928 - December 1, 2014