Lillian Maria Johnson
July 13, 1918 ~ May 21, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Lillian Maria Johnson, 93, of Leonardtown, MD., passed away at her residence surrounded by her loving family on May 21, 2012. Born on July 13, 1918 in Morganza, MD she was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Mary Rosalie Cooper Johnson. Lillian is preceded in death by her husband William Benjamin Johnson, Sr., on September 19, 1994 and whom she married on August 31, 1944 in Leonardtown, MD. Lillian is survived by her children: Gloria Abell (Jackie) and Debbie Fulton (Mark) both of Hollywood, MD., Joyce Dennis (Roger) of Mt. Pleasant, MI., Carolyn McMahon (Tommy) of Bakersville, NC., Mary Vaughan (Steve) of Lexington Park, MD., Walter Johnson (Joyce) , Donnie Johnson (Terrie), and Mike Johnson (Charlene) all of Leonardtown, MD 15 grandchildren: John Abell, Stevie Abell, Jake Dennis, Billy Johnson, Steve Vaughan, Jennifer Bean, Heather Brooks, James Vaughan, Brandon Johnson, Amanda Fulton, Jessica Johnson, Michael Johnson, Brian Drew, J.P. Sotelo and Amy Sotelo, 15 Great grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Mary Hayden, Elsie Stone, and Charles Bert Johnson all of Leonardtown, MD., and Margaret Wheeler of Clements, MD. She is preceded in death by her children: Dottie Johnson and William B. (Billy) Johnson, Jr., granddaughter Julie Dennis as well as siblings: Ernest Johnson, Mildred Stone, Joseph Melvin Johnson, James Manning Johnson, William (Sonny) Johnson, Henrietta Bean, John (Freddie) Johnson, and Francis (Dickie) Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Md. Lillian's life was spent as a homemaker. Since, she was one of the oldest in her family she helped her mother care for her younger siblings. Lillian was a devout catholic, reciting her rosary every day, and living her life in faith, hope, and love. Throughout her life she was devoted to her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, taking care of her rose bushes, listening to the radio, and especially spending time with her children, and grandchildren. She was famous to her family for her Sunday and holiday family dinners that she continued to fix until she was 92. In the past year even though she could no longer fix the meals she continued to plan her dinners and with assistance of family was able to continue her “family dinner” traditions. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Johnny Abell, Stevie Abell, Billy Johnson, Steve Vaughan, James Vaughan, and Brandon Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jake Dennis, Michael Johnson, Jennifer Bean, Heather Brooks, Amanda Fulton, Jessica Johnson, Stephen Abell, and Brian Drew. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and St. Aloysius Catholic Church P.O. Box 310 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“So sorry you have lost your Mom, Mary. I didn’t know that, when reading the obituary, we have so many family members in common. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. “
“To the Johnson Family; Although I did not know Mrs Johnson personally I did hear many wonderful things about her from Steve, Rachel, Mary and Big Steve. My thoughts are with you during this sad time, may the wonderful memories created in your lifetime with her linger in your hearts forever. “
“Jennifer, Billy and Family, May you find comfort and peace at such a difficult time, We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Billy, We are so sorry to hear of Lil’s passing. She was such a kind soul and a wonderful woman. She and Mom are catching up on all thats happened and we know that will take awhile. Just know she is now at peace and free of pain. David and I are here if you need anything just call or walk across the drive.”
“We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God comfort you now and in the days ahead. “
“Donnie, Terrie & the Entire Johnson Family: You are all in our prayers. Your mother was an amazing person and she definitly made an impression on all who knew her. There is a great void to be filled by your mother’s passing, but I know that the love you and your family share for each other and for your mother will pull you through. Honor her memory with that love and the wonderful times spent with her. She will never be forgotten and will be missed forever. The Horn Family “
“AUNT LILL WAS A GREAT PERSON,TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.”
“To the Johnson family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.May she rest in peace with her family gone before her. Honkey,Susan,& Tracy “
“Gloria, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom we will keep your family in our prayers.”
“Mary, so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. Take care.”
“Billy and the entire Johnson Family, We are sorry for your loss of your Grandmother and Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Mary, Boots, Chris and Michelle”
“Gloria and family – you all are so blessed to have had your Mother for so many years. She sounds like a wonderful person. Thinking of you all – Tism”
“To Mike & Charlene and the Entire Family, Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to you all at this diffcult time. Keep all your fond memories close to your heart and she will always be with you! May she rest in peace. God Bless you all!! xoxo”
“Jennifer and Family Thinking of you during this time with love and prayers.”
“Bones and family. We are sorry to hear of your mother passing. May God bless you and your family through the days to come.If there is anything that we can do please call.”
“Heather, Jennifer, and Billy My thoughts and prayers are with you guys today, tomorrow and forever. “
“I am sorry for the loss of this very nice woman. She lived a long and wonderful life and is now enjoying the rewards of a life well lived. “
“Thinking of you during this difficult time.”
“My dad(Frank Grice)and I want to express our sincere sympathy to The Johnson family. I hold many sweet memories of your momma from childhood (I used to tag along with my Great Aunt, Eleanor Bruff) to my visit with her last year. A dear woman, so beautiful, from the inside out. I am blessed to have known her.”
“Grandma Johnson was one of a kind. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing her for very long but once you do meet her you know you are loved. Luke loves her and knows she’s in heaven (as all of us know.) We all are better for having Grandma Johnson in our lives as long as we did. May god bless the family and all the wonderful memories we all have.”
“To the Johnson family, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your Mother and Grandmother. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Mama Jo “
“No words can express the loss of a loved one. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.” “
“Donald and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Son and Elaine Wood”
“Donnie, Terrie and all, Our deepest sympathy is with all of you. You will be in our prayers in the days to come.”
“Gloria I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers”
“To The Johnson Family, We were sadden to read about the passing of your mom, as we know she was a big part of your lives. May your many wonderful memories help you all make it through this trying days ahead! God Bless! Tommy and Rose Goldsborough “
“Walter and the entire Johnson family, we are sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. My God be with you today and always.”
“To Gloria and the rest of your family. We were sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a nice lady and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Francis and Dottie Russell”
“Brandon, Kim, Debbie, Mark, Amanda and the Johnson Family – our prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the many memories that you made with your wonderful Mother and Grandmother. The strong love and closeness in your family speaks as a tribute and honor of what she gave you all during her many years with you. Find comfort and love in each other as her memories forever live in your heart.”
“Mary and Donnie I know how much your Mother was in your life each day and how much she helped you through your lives. Our prayers are with you and the entire family.”
“~Debbie & Family , Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you ~”
“To all the Johnson Family Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom.May all your wonderful memories comfort you at your time of sorrow. May God keep you in His care. Wayne ane Joan”
“Your family is in our hearts and prayers during this time. Been a long time since I have seen Grandma Johnson and I still remember her sweet and kind heart. Lots of Love!”
“Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. Lill was a grand lady and we will miss her too. Our sympathy to all her family.”
“To the Johnson Family, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of you Mother our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“Jennifer,Heather,Billy and The Johnson family you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.Keep all your memories close, and just know that she and Billy are both looking down on you all.”
“Gloria, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family in the passing of your mother. Ronnie Miles & Family”
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and extended family during this difficult time. “
“Gloria, Carolyn, Mary and all the Johnson family – Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. . . tears dry, smiles fade, but memories live forever. . . In your memories may you find comfort. May you find love in your family and friends. In your hearts, may you find the strength to help you through these trying times. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. “
“Extending our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family during this difficult time. May your family continue to be blessed by all the seeds of love, wisdom, and lifes lessons she has sown within each one of you, and by the cherished memories each of you share. May God bless and comfort each one of you now and in the days ahead.”
“To the Johnson family;please accept my condolence on the demise of Mrs.Johnson,so sorry to hear the news.”
“To the Johnson Family, sorry for your lose of such a beautiful woman, thinking of you all during this difficult time.”
“Debbie,Mark,Amanda,Brandon,Kim and those wonderful great grandchildren,your mom grandmom great grandmom new you all loved her dearly.She would alwsys light up when her family”s name was spoken. She was a great lady, thats why god saved her a boxed seat on the very front row in heaven while she watches over the rest of her family.She will rest in peace Aunt Dorothy,Uncle Phil and all our family “
“Jennifer, Heather, Billy and Johnson family, Deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. Keep your memories close to your heart.”
“To the entire Johnson Family, May the many fond memories of Aunt Lil bring you comfort during this difficult time.”
“JOHNSON FAMILY,please know our prayers,and thoughts are with the family. we were out of town when arrangements took place.please forgive my absence. May her memories stay with you all.”