Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson Obituary in Albany at Meadows Funeral Home of Albany, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson

Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson, 91, of Ridgeway, South Carolina formerly of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her residence in Ridgeway, South Carliona.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Greater Cutliff Grove Baptist Church, 835 W Broad Ave, Albany, GA 31701.

Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, 200 Cotton Ave, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Rosa was born on October 30, 1932 in Bluffton, Georgia to George Thorpe and Mattie McDowell
Thorpe. Rosa accepted Christ at an early age. She attended public schools in Bluffton and also Albany,
Georgia. On August 21, 1948 she married Eddie Johnson Sr and to this union, seven children were
born. Rosa was a homemaker, loving wife and mother. She also was an excellent cook and baker
who enjoyed family and friends as they partook in her amazing meals. She was a devoted member of
Cutliff Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board and sometimes the
Kitchen Committee. She was a quiet and humble spirited woman. She loved her children and family
wholeheartedly, especially her grandchildren.

Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Johnson Sr., son Scott Johnson, grandson Marcus
Wilson, one sister and three brothers. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her children, Linda
(Willie) Hunt, Eddie (Geneva) Johnson Jr., Mattie Elaine (Larry) Lakes, Rose (Alvin) Richmond, Tyrone (Jeraldine) Johnson Sr., Brenda (Kevin) Wilson. Twenty grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Santana Johnson sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson - January 27, 2024

Take your rest peacefully Granny. With love, Your granddaughter Santana

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Dawn Morrison sent The Peace Lily for Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson - January 26, 2024

To: Sister Tanika Finney and Family. God our Father comforts us in all our affliction. With Love, Elder Timothy Wells, Jr., Pastor and the Gospel Tabernacle COGIC Family, Montgomery, AL

ST MARK CHURCH sent The Peace Lily for Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson - January 25, 2024

To: Sis. Rose & Rev. Alvin Richmond & the Johnson Family-- With heartfelt sympathy, may the peace of God cover you during this time.
St. Mark Baptist Church Family, Ridgeway SC

Beautiful Dreams was sent for Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson - January 24, 2024

The Peace Lily was sent for Mrs. Rosa Lee Johnson - January 23, 2024

So sorry for your loss may you find comfort in God's word's. Psalm 34:18: "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit." God promises to support you when you feel sad. He can give you the strength to cope with your pain.
Mrs A.J.

"Grandma Rosa" was so precious to our family! She had the most gentle heart and humble soul. You will be missed for sure here on Earth, but God has gained a wonderful angel to watch over her beautiful family! We will miss you Grandma. Much love and comfort to the entire family from the Cardens and Cunninghams and Juliet.

I will be praying for you the family of a very dear friend of mine. I am so sorry that we you had to leave us. You will be truly miss.

To: Debbie, Linda, the entire Johnson Family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all. Monica Porter Lofton, Mary Porter, and Michael Porter.