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Obituary For Barbara Hayward Johnson

Mrs. Barbara Hayward Johnson, affectionately known as “Moma Cook,” was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on July 20, 1941, to the late Norris Copeland Sr. and Margaret Donella McNeil.

She was united in marriage to the late Harold S. Hayward and through that union six children were born and one nephew was adopted.

She moved from Georgetown, SC to Fort Pierce, FL in 1962. She was later united in marriage to the late Toney Johnson, Sr. on August 18, 1987.

In her earlier years she attended school in South Carolina. She worked in the culinary field which began at the Home Port Inn in Port St. Lucie. She later worked at Bob’s Seafood Family Restaurant where she was recognized in the local newspaper for her cooking abilities. She worked her final years at the Lawnwood Pavilion where she eventually retired. Moma Cook trained many young people how to cook and she left a mark on their lives.

She was a lifetime member of St. Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang with adult choir and church mass choir. She also was a member of Pastor’s Aide auxillary, a deaconess, a culinary aide and she chaired numerous programs. Her favorite hobby was fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

On January 29, 2019, early in the morning hours there was a knock at the door and only she could answer it.

She leaves to cherish five sons: Derrick Leroy Green, Sr. of Martin County, Samuel Hayward of Jasper, FL, Terrance(Sonita)Hayward of Hobe Sound, Steven Hayward and Sam Peaks of Fort Pierce; two daughters: Teresa(Beauford)Williams of Hobe Sound and Deborah(Chemaly)Fleury of Fort Pierce; a brother: Jimmy(Lottie) of South Carolina and two step sisters: Avis Brodie of Fort Lauderdale and Trudie Cobb of South Carolina; Sister in Law, Idella Copeland of Hemingway, SC; Eleven grandchildren: Nicholas King, Derrick Green, Jr., Marcus Hayward, Bobby Ashley, Nathaniel Green, Marly, Aliah, Chemaly Fleury, Jr., Dontavious Mullikin, Tyreek Jones, Samuel Hayward, Jr., several great grands, cousins, and a host of other family members as well as friends that will miss her dearly.

Public visitation will take place on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A Homegoing Celebration will convene on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 13th Street Church of God "Greater Faith" in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 12:00pm.

Guest Book

Mom, you are gone from our sights, but you will forever remain in our hearts and memories. Not one day since your passing have I not thought of you in some form or at times I pick up my phone to call you. My heart will never be the same, I will always remember you laugh and your voice telling me you love me. I pray you are at rest,because you told us you were ready, however we were not...God's speed and R.I.H.

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Dear Johnson Family, I want to express my condolences. Almighty God provides comfort for all our trails in the Bible at 2Corinthians 1:3-4. The Bible states a positive hope for the future on earth at Revelation 21: 4-5. (No, sickness, suffering, or death). Almighty God explains that he will full fill his promises at Isaiah 55:11."So my word that goes out of my mouth will be. It will not return to me without results. But it will certainly accomplish whatever is my delight. And it will have sure success in what I send it to do. May these scriptures comfort your family and friends. More information is available at jw.org.

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My condolences and prayers to the Hayward family. When I was a young girl I was a babysitter for Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Harold. She was a loving, kind and caring woman with always a smile and something funny to say.I haven't seen her in years but I have asked about her over a period of years. She was my brother Earl Jones and sister in law Shirlene Jones best friend. Now, they All are back together again. I will always keep her in my heart, I loved her dearly and her children. Dr.Linda Howard, Macon Ga.

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