Bernardine Marie Johnson
August 27, 1939 ~ October 21, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside in Chaptico, MD with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Bernardine Marie Theresa Boyd Johnson, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD died on October 21, 2013 at her home. She was born on August 27, 1939 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of George Fredrick Washington and Bernardine Elizabeth Burke Boyd. Both preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her brother George Fredrick Boyd and sister Mary Theresa Boyd. She was a loving mother, grandmother, Aunt, grand aunt and great grand aunt. She enjoyed family, friends, crafting, gardening, especially cutting grass with her putt putt, and animals. She was a co-founder of the St. Mary’s County Patriots Majorette and Drum Corp.; for which she organized several events and activities for the children. She is survived by her husband Francis Wilmer (Bootsie) Johnson, Sr., daughter; Bernardine Marie Theresa Boyd Johnson, II, Son Francis Wilmer Johnson, Jr., wife Diana; grandson Dillon Banis, several nieces and nephews, grandnieces, and nephews, great grand nieces and nephews, and great grand niece.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Pallbearers will be; Francis W. Johnson, Jr., Dillon Banis, John Miedzinski, Michael Hayden, Ellis Hayden, and Paul Burke. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Charles Johnson, Albert Johnson, Robert Johnson, Patrick McGarry, Derek Moore, Zachary Moore, Lucas Moore, David Banis, and Ward Hosteler.
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“Bootsie & family: So very sorry to learn of the death of Bernardine (Bernie Marie). It is quite a shock. She was quite the home maker and her family meant everything to her. As you know I worked with her mother for quite a few years @ the Trail Magistrate’s Court system and the District Court of Maryland. Remember you will always have your memories to help ease the pain. We no longer live in St. Mary’s County, we now live in Florida, therefore we will be unable to attend any of the services for her but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless the Boyd and Johnson families. Love Doris & Skip Jones”
“Dear Bootsie & Family, May God Bless You in your time of sorrow I know what you are going through now to lose the love of your life. Just remember that Death leaves a broken heart but memories will last a life time. May She Rest in Peace now in the arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“It has been a while since I saw Bernardine, but I will always remember how she and the family treated me when I was a young teenager. They took me everywhere they went and made me feel like one of the family. I remember the first time they took me to OLW youth club dance at the church hall when Freddy provided the music with 45 records and a large speaker. At 13 I had two left feet, but since Bernardine had taken formal dance lessons, she taught me all of the dances she learned. Later on she met and fell in love with you, and bless you, you still had to put up with me the “adopted little sister”. I will always remember those good times with all of you. God bless and keep you until you meet again.”
“May the love & support of friends & family help to lift your spirits at this time of loss. She is free of her earthly pains now. I hope that soon the pain you feel in your heart now will be replaced with the glowing warmth of fond memories of the life you shared.”
“Bootsie and Family, We are sorry for your lost…. our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Wilmer and Family., So sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Over the years I have thought of you often and remembering the years we were in school together. Best years of our lives but so few. My thoughts and prayers and also my condolences to you and your family. Louis”
“The Johnson Family, Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and hoping it provides you with comfort to know that others share in your sorrow. God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you!”
“To the Johnson family, I will always have a piece of Bernardine in my heart, and prayers. If you guys need anything please don’t hesitate to call.”
“Bootsie & Bernardine,it’s so hard to say goodbye to a loved one. There are no words that can comfort you. Just friends and family being there for you and TIME…..we are here for you always “
“Bootsie and Family: May the wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace of heart, now and through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.”
“You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you at this time of great sorrow.”
“To the Johnson family, I am thinking of you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Johnson was always kind to me (as were you all) and always made me feel loved when I used to visit. May she rest peacefully. ??”
“”Francis, Bernardine and Francis, Sending my sympathy and prayers.””
“Uncle Bootsie, Bernadine,and Francis, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Know that Aunt Bernadine is a peace, no longer suffering in pain or illness. Love to all of you.”
“Bernadine,Francis and family my condolences on the loss of Bernadine. She was always nice to me when I was a kid growing up. May God help you find peace and help you thru the dark times without her. She will be missed.”