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Obituary For Marilyn Johnson

Mrs. Marilyn Johnson was born on February 10, 1932 in Adel, GA to her parents, Keturah L. Sinclair and Melvin C. Copeland. She was educated in Cook County School System. She was employed with Southern Bell Telephone Company before retiring after 25 years of service.

At an early age, Marilyn joined Welcome Baptist Church in Adel, GA. Upon moving to Valdosta, GA in 1952, she later joined Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church and remained a devoted and loyal member until her passing. She served in many capacities throughout her membership at Bethel CME Church to include choir member, stewardess, and Missionary Board President. She was also a faithful member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

Marilyn was very devoted to her family and extended family. She was united in holy matrimony to R.C. Johnson on February 18, 1952. They were married for 55 years until his passing in 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Betty Delpino and Geraldine Harden; two bonus children, Wilma Jean McCormick and Robert Johnson; and her beloved daughter, Virginia "Ginny" Riddick.

She leaves to cherish her most loving memories, her daughters, Leroyce Fulton (Andrew), Marsha Parker both of Valdosta, GA; Karen Rose (Derrick) of Tallahassee, FL and Michelle Johnson of Jacksonville, FL; one bonus daughter, Myrtice Wilcox of Sparks, GA; one bonus son, Rogers Johnson of Clinton, MD; one sister, Evelyn Hill-Herron of Southfield, MI; one daughter-in-law, Sandy Johnson of Seattle, WA; one son-in-law, Kevin Riddick of Valdosta, GA; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Graveside Service for Mrs. Marilyn Johnson will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Rev. Ellis Jackson, officiating.

Due to COVID-19, Stevens Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.

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A wonderful woman of God. Thank you for your love and for always making me and family welcome at all times. God bless us with with you and we are forever humble and grateful.

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To the family of Mrs. Marilyn Johnson: She was a beautiful person inside and out! The entire family are in our prayers. In loving memory of your Mom from your neighbors: Lucille Robinson, Leslie Robinson Jr. and Sonja Robinson-Sykes

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To the family: I send my condolences with love from my heart! Your mom will be join with her daughter Ginny is in heaven! I truly will always care for them in my heart. May God wrap his loving arms around the family to give you strength at this time of the lost of mama Johnson. God bless, Roseziner Jenkins

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Loved Mrs. Johnson's sense of humor. She introduced me as her other daughter once as straight-faced as could be. Jaws dropped! Always fun adventures with her and Ginny. Miss my girls. <3 Tricia Squillante

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Mama Marilyn, you will be missed. Thank you for always loving on us! Love, Frankie Keeling and the Vickers Families.

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Mrs. Johsnson was such a great person inside and out, Neighbors for along time. Our family will miss you. We are praying for the entire family. Love, Katherine Askew Spraggins, Tannis Askew Colson, and Thelma Askew.

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