Youngstown A memorial celebration in honor of Ms. Nina Mae Johnson will be held Saturday at 1pm at the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Ave in Youngstown, OH. Mrs. Johnson affectionately known as " Big Mama"departed this life July 25, 2020 in Youngstown, OH. Nina was born June 21, 1930 in Youngstown Ohio a daughter of Edna Barne Flakes and Isadore Briscoe. She was a loving homemaker who loved cooking and spending time with her family. She leaves to cherish in memory her children, Lance Sr. (Devita) Johnson, Van (Brenda) Johnson all of Clarksville TN., Valerie Johnson-Perry with whom she made her home; her siblings, Esther Jenkins of Chicago IL, Edmond (Gwen) Flakes of Youngstown Ohio; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren, nieces , nephews and other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Johnson; her son, Vincent Johnson; her sister, Juanita Burbridge; her aunts, Hannah Webster, Elizabeth Gains; and great grandson, Carlos Cruze Jr.Please continue to follow the CDC recommendations by wearing a face mask or covering and practice social distancing when greeting the family. Please visit jewashingtonfuneralservices.com to view the obituary, leave condolences and to sign the online guestbook.