Peoples Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Obituary For Sister Malissa "Lady" Godwin Johnson

Mrs. Malissa Godwin Johnson affectionately known as “LADY” entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the Marianna Health and Rehab Center in Marianna, with her loving family at her bedside. She was blessed to be 99 years old. She was the daughter of the late Waymon, Sr. and Eva Russ Godwin.

She was a resident and lifelong resident of Jackson County she was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Exciting St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in Marianna,

Lady loved life and enjoyed when family would come together for good fun and fellowship.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Tom Johnson, Sr., her daughter Sara Johnson Sutton, grandson Gregory Sutton, and her granddaughter Nebbi Nathan.

She leaves a legacy of memories with her loving and devoted family to include: her children, Jerri McGhee of Tallahassee, Ralph “Smokey” Johnson, Tom Johnson (Luverne), and Beluah Johnson all of Marianna, her sister Rebecca Godwin Massenburg (Simon) of Marianna, 14 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Also survived is a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Homegoing services for Malissa LADY Godwin Johnson will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 am at the St. Luke Missionary Baptist located at 2871 Orange Street in Marianna with Rev. Riley J. Henderson, Pastor and Rev. Ronald Dale Mizer, Rev. Jeffery Earl Mills, Elder Dr. Carlton Taylor, Rev. Dr. Nathan Mugala, Rev. Brandon Killings, and Rev. Linda Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in the Orange Hill Cemetery with the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Florida directing the services.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the chapel of Peoples Funeral Home in Marianna.

The body will lie in state at the church from 10:00 am until funeral time.

Guest Book

My Husband was an honorary member of Ms. Lady's family from the day I met him. He introduced me to the Johnson Family. That has been over forty years ago. She has always accepted me as part of her family and have given me good advice to live by over the years, always has an encouraging word when I visited her, with or without my Husband. I will forever love her and appreciate her acceptance of me our two sons and my Husband in her life. Her house was always a family reunion going on. A very Dear Lady! LaVon Pope & The Lieutenant Morris R. Pope Family

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May the Love Mrs."LADY" has shown forever encamp your hearts. You have my prayers and deepest sympathy. Laura Gibson (Ceal)

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Aunt Lady you will be solely missed. Oh how I remember so clearly those days we spent together on your family farm in our early years. Thank you for all that you did for our family after our mother passed. You were always there for us, especially for the last four children our mother and father produced. You will always be remembered for your kindness and your courage. I will always love you. Colonel (r) Ulysses X. White Your Nephew

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With sadness we would like to offer our condolences to the Johnson/Massenburg Family for the loss of Sister Malissa Godwin Johnson. We are praying for you all during this time and know that God is with you. Pastors Terance and Debra Reddick - Tampa Florida

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Mrs “Lady” will always be fondly remembered for her friendship and love for others , EST well my friend until we meet again , and to the family our heartfelt condolences and prayers. The Truitt’s

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Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mother Melissa "Lady" Godwin Johnson. May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always. With Heartfelt Sympathy, The Sarah Purdee Spires Family

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Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Ella M Pittman Woodbury

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Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Ella M Pittman Woodbury

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We believe those who have lived on earth past the 70 years God promised,are highly favored. When they depart our hearts are filled with sadness because we will miss seeing them. Keeping alive memories of time spent with departed loved ones, helps to ease the loss of their prescence. 99 years is filled with many memories to share. May the Johnson family hold "Lady" in their hearts until they see her again. Shirley Green Bryant Orlando, Florida

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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hear. VR Unit 03A

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Sorry to hear of your loss. My family is here for you. You are in our prayers. Darlene Boykin

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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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