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Obituary For Marsha Renee Johnson
Marsha Renee Johnson was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late James Clyde Williamson, Sr. and the late Daisy Lee Williamson of Reidsville, North Carolina. In 1948 Marsha’s parents relocated their family to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
She received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District and was a 1969 graduate of the former John Harris High School. She also completed quite a few course credit hours at the Harrisburg Area Community College.
During her working career, Marsha was a devoted employee for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 1969 until 2005 when she retired from the Department of Transportation after 36 years of service. A little unknown fact was that she loved her job so much that she would sabotage her file room when she was forced to take vacation so no one , not even her boss , could do her job.
Marsha accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and she was baptized on December 7, 1969. She was a devoted member of Capital Presbyterian Church where she was ordained as a Deacon on January 20, 1985. During her years of service at Capital, she worked tirelessly as a member of the Deacon Board, the Women’s Association, the Sunday School Staff (Youth), the Kitchen Staff, the Progressive Way Committee, the Christian Education Committee and in any other capacity needed. When Marsha was physically unable to attend meetings due to illness, Marsha continued to participate via telephone until her transition.
Before her automobile accident in 1977, Marsha loved dancing and finger popping, going to concerts, shopping and riding all over town in her yellow Volkswagen Beetle Bug honking her horn that went “beep beep”. She became infamously known as “Beep Beep”. She loved fashions and even did some modeling locally. Marsha also loved watching game shows and ABC soap operas with her mother, doing crossword puzzles, scratch offs and going to the casinos. She loved and enjoyed her family; especially her sisters and brother. Marsha’s most enjoyable time was spent with her son, Mario. They had a very blessed and loving mother-son relationship.
On Friday, February 17, 2023, Marsha Renee Johnson, at the age of 72 years peacefully transitioned into eternal life at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania after a lengthy illness.
Marsha leaves to cherish precious memories of her; her beloved son, Mario Johnson of Harrisburg, PA; her siblings, James C. Williamson, Jr., Patricia D. Williamson, Cheryl M. Weathers and husband, Joe, Tina L. Williamson and stepsister, Carrie McArthur, all of Harrisburg, PA; her nieces, Twyla Perkins [Terry], Venus Becker [John], Whitni Monn [Dustin], Arielle Williamson [Janel] and her step-niece, Dionne Fulton (Darryl); her nephews, Brian Williamson, Barry Williamson (Katrina), William Robertson, Jr. (Karen) and her step-nephew, Shawn McArthur; her grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Justin Johnson, Ciara Collins-Johnson, Ryan Collins-Johnson, Larissa Johnson and Zada Johnson; her 8 great-grandchildren; her numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Marsha, we love you and we will miss you so very much, but we know God loves you best. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 in the Sanctuary of her church, Capital Presbyterian Church, 1401 Cumberland Street, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
Ministry of Comfort entrusted to the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home Corp.
COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees.
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To all of her family and friends I offer my sincere condolences. Kricinda
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To Marsha's family, Marsha and I were friends since our time at HACC. Although our time together changed after her accident, we were able to reconnect when she returned to work. She and I always hugged and talked whenever we saw each other on breaks in the cafeteria. These moments were always special memories for me. Marsha really loved her family and always talked about her son Mario, he meant the whole world to her. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May God's peace be with you all. 🙏🏽🕊♥️ Waverly Dixon
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So sorry for your loss cousin Mario condolences to the whole family may she rest easy Marlon Johnson and family
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Marcia was a beautiful soul and sweet lady. I will miss her smile and her kindness. The last time I visited her, I asked her if she remembered me and she said "How could I forget you?" Such kindness and grace, even through her illness. Rest easy Queen...🙏🏽 Sheri Woodward
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Marcia was a beautiful soul and sweet lady. I will miss her smile and her kindness. The last time I visited her, I asked her if she remembered me and she said "How could I forget you?" Such kindness and grace, even through her illness. Rest easy Queen...🙏🏽 Sheri Woodward
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Marcia was a beautiful soul and sweet lady. I will miss her smile and her kindness. The last time I visited her, I asked her if she remembered me and she said "How could I forget you?" Such kindness and grace, even through her illness. Rest easy Queen...🙏🏽
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Mario and family, loves ones and friends. My deepest condolences. Marsha watched me grow from a little one to a grown man. She was such a beautiful person. I'll always remember the kind and loving words she would say to me...so nice. Rest in Sweet Peace Marsha..... Darryl Lee Doleman
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To Mario, Dockey, Cheryl, and the family, Marsha was a beautiful lady inside and out. May the peace of God be with you all. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Hold on to the memories of your beloved sister, mother, and auntie. She was certainly a jewel to all who knew her. Rev. Dr. Paula E. Bolen Jackson
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Hey cuz I miss you already I miss you in my mind my heart my body and my soul to all of my family I love you all I know she not here with us in sight but you will always be in our minds Mario we all feel the pain that you feel to all of my cousins we filled off pain that you feel I love you all so we have to keep our heads up our hearts open and let God Comfort us in our time of need of all of my family Phoebe
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To the Williamson Family: Marsha and I attended school together at Edison Jr. High School and The John Harris High School, Home of the Pioneers. If you were Blessed to be a Friend of Marsha's, you definitely knew it from that Beautiful Smile and Personality She would Greet You with. Even after Her untimely accident in "77, She remained Marsha!! Always greeting you with Her Warm and Loving Personality. I Love You Marsha, but God Loved and Needed You More. So Rest My Friend in God's Everlasting Arms. Until We meet again. Carolyn (Howard) Pollard
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Sending light and love to Mario & family at this sad time. Please accept our deepest condolences. 🙏🏾 - Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Davis & family
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Condolences 2 Johnson Family R I P Marsha
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My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Mario and the entire family. May God continue to comfort you all doing this difficult time. Barbara Williams
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My Condolences To Johnson n Williamson Family R I P Marsha
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Condolences to Johnson n Williamson Family R I P Marsha
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My condolences to the family of Marsha Johnson. May her memory be a blessing. Marian Blackston
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To The Williamson Family: I met "Aunt Marsha" over 43 years ago. She looked at me sideways, said a few words, laughed and I have loved her ever since. She called me "my buddy". She was happy most of the time, but make her upset... watch out! 😳 If she took a deep breath before she was started talking you were going to get a piece of her mind. ☺️. She was a beautiful person in more ways than one and she will be missed by many. Mario, Twyla, Aunt Cheryl, Aunt Pat and the rest of the Williamson family find peace in knowing that she is with GOD, Grandmom Daisy and Mom Marj.
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