Sister Julia Mae Johnson Wynn

Passed 04/26/2022

Obituary For Sister Julia Mae Johnson Wynn

Julia Mae Johnson Wynn transitioned to her eternal home on April 26, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. after a nine-year battle with breast cancer. She will be remembered by all, for her warm smile and infectious laugh. She often referred to herself as “A Tickle Box.”

Julia was born and raised in the Florida Panhandle to Julius and Alberta Johnson. She was the thirteenth child and the youngest daughter of fourteen children. Eleven of her siblings have preceded her in death: Carey, Dale, Robert, Forestine, Alberta, Ludine, Julius, Sylvia, Ben, Mary and Charlie. Left to mourn her passing are Riller Jackson and Marcus (Fannie). As a young girl, her mom passed, and she was raised by her older sister, Forestine, and brother-in-law, Arthur Long. She often said that Arthur treated her the same as he did his own children. Two of their children, Hazel Long and Elouise L. Peterman (Julia’s nieces), became her “road dogs and eating buddies” in recent years.

Julia’s sisters, Forestine Long and Ludine Snell, taught her to sew. As a result, she became a wonderful seamstress. She even took classes in upholstery! It was in that class that she upholstered “The Great Green Couch” that had to go everywhere she moved.

She was educated in the Jackson County School System. There she met her best friend, Eleanor Wynn Copeland, and the love of her life, Harold H. Wynn, Sr. Harold and Julia were wed in 1959 when she was at the tender age of 20. “Misty Blue” was their favorite love song. They were married for thirty-nine years until his untimely passing at the age of 58 on June 19, 1998. To that union were born three wonderful, godly men: Harold Jr. (Gwendolyn), Arthur (Vanessa), and John (Paula). Her daughters-in-law are very grateful for these godly men and gave her thanks and much praise. Their Dad would often say to his sons, “Your Mama raised you all.” In knowing these three men, we know that she was a great mother.

Within the union of this marriage, Julia gained a second mother, Josephine (Big Mama) Barnes. They were a strong, close mother-in-law and daughter-in-law act. Both Julia’s father-in-law, Charlie (Big Daddy) Barnes, Sr. and Josephine preceded her in death. Julia also gained thirteen brothers/sisters-in-law. Five preceded her in death: Charlie Jr., Tommie, George, Barbara Jean, and her “Bestie” and “ride or die” friend, Eleanor Murel (Madea) Copeland. Those remaining to mourn her passing are Aggie, Emma, Janice, Emelda, Randy, Tim (Tina), Daphne (Raymond), and Marjan (Horace). Spouses of Julia’s deceased brother/sister-in-law are Diane Barnes and Nathaniel Williams.

As the wife of The Good Rev. Dr. Harold H. Wynn, Sr., Julia was also the First Lady of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. She was a first-class, First Lady and always supported him in his calling as a Minister of the Gospel and in his professional career. She also served as an example to young preacher’s wives, including her daughters-in-law.

Due to Pastor Wynn’s line of work, Julia became a top-notched shirt presser. She always had them pressed and hanging. If by chance there was not one hanging, he only needed to say “Julia, I need a shirt” and it was a done deal.

Julia has ten grandchildren, five young women and five young men: Seleah, Kimala, Jecoleah, Christen, Kelsea, Harold III (Tre’), Jason, Christian Paul, Joshua and last but not least, the youngest grandchild, Simeon Isaac Wynn, whom she spoiled unashamedly. Julia did not want to be called by the traditional names for grandmother. So, she asked her employer, who was of Polish descent, the name for grandmother in Polish. They said, “Busha” was the name their children called their grandmother. Thus, “Busha” became the name that she would be known by all her grandchildren. “My Busha” was used when one wanted to claim sole possession of their grandmother.

Julia accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bethel Star Missionary Baptist Church in Marianna. Later she became a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Julia had a beautiful voice. She sang in the choir, and “Jesus Will” was one of our favorite songs she led. She served in the Deaconess, Pastor's Aide and Missionary Ministries, where she enjoyed and developed very close relationships and bonds.

Julia had a personal relationship with the Lord, and she ensured that her children had the same opportunity. She wanted them to learn of the Lord so that all in her family would be in the Kingdom of God.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 02, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery located on Eva Mae Street in Marianna, FL with Minister Fabian Gammons, Minister James Rhynes, Minister Marcus Johnson, and Minister Charlie Martin officiating. Interment will follow.

Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the chapel of Peoples Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and at the gravesite in Orange Hill Cemetery on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until 10:55 a.m.

A virtual family visitation will be held on Sunday, May 01, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. CST. Please register at https://www.tinyurl.com/JWynn83 to request the link.

If you are unable to attend in person the services will be live stream and you can find the link on the announcement at www.peoplesfuneralhm.com

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