Mary Elizabeth Johnson
September 1, 1921 ~ November 23, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD, with Father Gregory Syler officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 91, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on November 23, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 1, 1921 in Drayden, MD she was the daughter of the late Oliver B. and Louise Virginia Adams Milburn. Mary was the loving wife of the late Ernest H. Johnson who preceded her in death on May 6, 1993 and whom she married on January 6, 1944 in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children: Ann Kless of California, MD, David Johnson (Ann) of Powder Springs, GA, Lynn Ramsey (Charles) of Lexington Park, MD, Patrick Johnson of Laurel, MD, Ernest Johnson, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD, 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild , sisters Charlotte Bennett of Lusby, MD. Mary was preceded in death by; Daughter in law Rose Johnson of Leonardtown, siblings: Delma Bennett, Virginia Stone, James, Harvey, Stephen, Robert, George, and Eliott Milburn. Mary graduated from Great Mills High School in 1939 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed growing flowers, gardening, and playing cards. The family received friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD, with Father Gregory Syler officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers were: Ernest Johnson, Jr., David Johnson, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Charles Ramsey, Jr., and Aaron Ramsey. Honorary Pallbearers were: Karin Kless, Karla Kless, and Kim Johnson.
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“I miss you Grandma 🙁 RIP”
“Sincere sympathy to the family. She was a very dear lady and will be greatly missed.”
“Aunt Elizabeth was a kind, hard working lady. She will be missed by many. “
“MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. WILL MISS YOU AUNT ELIZABETH. SORRY FOR THE FAMILY LOSS.”
“Lynn, we are saddened to learn that your mom has passed away. May God comfort you and your whole family at this difficult time. Larry, Shawnna and Gloria Mandeville”
“From everyone at the summer “mansion”, our prayers are with all of Mary Johnson’s fine children. It is so hard to lose your mother. Edna”
“Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your famly.”
“Ann, Ernie, David, Lynn, Patrick and family, Our deepest condolences to all of the family. I can remember when our family would stop by for a visit and it seems like Aunt Elizabeth was always outside in the garden. She was always happy to see all of us and would come inside to visit. May all your cherished memories warm your heart and knowing that you have a very special guardian angel bring you comfort. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Ann,Ernie,David,Lynn,Patrick and family,To each of you we send our most sincere sympathy.Your mother was a wonderful woman who never met a stranger. I have many great childhood memories of sunday afternoon visits with Aunt Elizabeth. I can still smell the lilacs that were in the front yard. May your many precious memories of happy and healthy times together bring you much comfort. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Ernie, Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You are in my prayers.”
“Ernie, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. It’s always hard to lose a parent. My thoughts are with you and your family, “
“Ernie – Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers. Robin”
“Ernie, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and take care. Lihu and Kathy”
“Ernie, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.”
“Our condolences to the family.”