Knox Funeral Home, Inc. | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Sonja Johnson

Celebration of Life Service will be held for the immediate family on Saturday, July 16, 2022@11am in the Chapel at Knox Funeral Home. Because of COVID access is limited. Viewing for the public will be Friday, July 15th from 6pm to 7pm. Interment: Mt. Harmony Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Breast Cancer Society and Fisk University. Obituary Sonja Maxine French Johnson was born November 8,1938 in Albany, Georgia where she was raised by Jasper and Thelma Orse French. She graduated from Fisk University and received her Master's in Human Resources from Georgia State University. She retired from the State of Georgia after working there for over 25 years. She was a member of Warren Memorial United Church where she served with great dedication. Her passions were Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kiwanis Club of Atlanta, competitive card games, and supporting her family. Sonja was a world traveler and an avid bridge player with membership in multiple bridge clubs. She was a member of the Red Hatters, Girlfriends Social Club, and the Literary Lunch Bunch Book Club. She had a series of "ones" in her life. She was an only child, her son, Dr. Bruce January and her grandson Justin January is an only child as well. Her husband Norman Richard Johnson added what she never had-a loving larger family that supported her through life. The Johnsons were her bedrock. Norman was a devoted husband for 29 years before his passing in 2017. Her son Norman Ricardo Johnson (Edviena) and her grandson Jason Armstrong also preceded her in death. Sonja is survived by her sons Bruce January and Carl Johnson (Gail) and her daughter Patricia Solomon, who was most supportive during her final years. Her grandchildren Ronda Christian, Christopher Johnson (Sonia), Lisa Tolliver (Beau'), Shawna Armstrong, Allison Shannon (Marquis), Lauren Johnson, Joshua Johnson (Alexis), and Justin January added richness and years of love and laughter to her life. Sonja leaves behind eight delightful great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Guest Book

Bruce, my deepest condolences; just learning of Sonja' transition. She was my first supervisor as I began my career at DFCS in 1980. We became friends over the years; even through our retirements.. since then we kept in touch via our holiday greetings. I will treasure the memories of her. RIP. Preston Weaver

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Bruce, please accept our prayers and love on the loss of your mom. As you know she was a mom to me as well growing up and really kept us straight. We pray for your strength! Walter Carl and the Gordon Family

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Bruce, I am so sorry for your loss. Phoebe Smith

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When Norman Johnson made Sonja Mrs. Johnson he brought a ray of sunshine to Warren. She didn't just come as his partner in marriage, she came as a working member. Sonja' hard work and dedication will be missed. Rest well our sister in Christ. Allen, Ingram, Jenkins and Todmann Families

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My Condolences to this loving family. Sonja was such a beautiful Blessed woman. Sonja I have great memories of your beautiful smile when I joined Just Friends Inc. God called home a sweet loving Angel RIP sweet Sonja. JFI Pam Armstrong

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Thank you so much for the privilege of having known such a strong, honorable woman, wife, mother and grandmother! I will never forget the look on her face when she showed me the picture of her beautiful family, grandchildren.... "my babys" you said while your looked remained fixed, and a smile full of love! Thank you so much Ms. Johnson, may you rest in glory! My sincere condolences to the family members. 💐🙏🏼Ana Lídia Dantas

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Sonja was a good friend, a servant of God and to his people. She will be missed, but her legacy of excellence will remain for others to follow. Rest well, my friend....Lillie Robbins, Past Governor of the Georgia District of Kiwanis International

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Sincere condolences to dear Sonja's family and all of her friends and fellow sorors - you were the smile and sweetness in all those times that we shared with you - it is a life not to be forgotten - Friend and Soror Saundra Robinson

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COndolences on the loss of our beautiful Sonja. Prayerfully, the family will hold on to dear memories of her life that was well lived. We will miss you my friend. Sandra and Tommie Mack

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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