Mrs. Marcella Turner Johnson Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Marcella Turner Johnson

Marcella Turner Johnson entered her earthly life on March 3, 1952, born from parents, Arthur Turner Sr. and Vivian Harps Turner Lizenby in Baltimore, MD. She departed this life on February 19, 2024, after a very long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Ida Mae Turner and Linda Faye Lindsey, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She and her siblings lived with their grandmother Jonell for many years. They soon moved to High Point NC, where she attended William Penn and later Andrews High School. Her work experience included High Point Housing Authority, Silver Knit Hosiery Mill, W&J Rives, and Apac Industries.

Marcella met her husband, Walter Johnson, on the evening of July 4, 1968 at Washington Terrace Park. At the end of the night, he asked if he could drive her home and she accepted. They began dating and later married on February 13, 1970. From this marriage came two children, Audria Denise Johnson and Wali Dhaamin Johnson. She was also stepmother to Laverne Rice and a bonus mom to Faye Parker (Jerry), Terry L. Lee (James), and Terreca A. Foster (Kenneth).

Walter and Marcella remained together for 56 years and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary this past February. Marcella was the love of Walter’s life. They traveled to Florida several times during their youth to visit the beautiful beaches and theme parks and promised themselves one day they would retire to Florida, and that dream came true in August 2021.

Marcella joined Temple Memorial Baptist Church in 1985 where she would become a member of the Choir and later a Missionary. She was a mentor to many and provided comfort and compassion to ailing church members. On February 19, 1994, she and her family suffered a tragedy as six family members were lost in a car accident in High Point, her only brother, Arthur C. Turner, Jr., sister, Gloria Turner, nieces, Patrice Turner, Kierra Turner, and Brandy Turner, and cousin, Colandus Lindsay. Their lives were mourned by many citizens across Guilford County.

She is survived by her husband, Walter, children, Audria, Dhaamin, and Laverne, her only grandchild, Hannah Patrice Johnson, who was the greatest joy of her life, sisters, Curtistine Turner, Cheryl D. Turner, Deborah L. Boston (Eric) and Tracy Turner; two like sisters, Wanda D. Quick and Linda Quick; sister-in-law, Violet Bailey (Purcell), brothers-in-law, Micheal Dunn, Archie Johnson (Pamela), Darrell Dunn (Jackie), and James Dunn, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Temple Memorial Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc

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Marcy Muldrow Sanders sent Deeply Adored for Mrs. Marcella Turner Johnson - February 28, 2024

May light perpetual shine on Marcella and May God bless Walter Lee, Audria, and Dhaamin with peace.✝️ Marcy Muldrow Sanders & Monica Muldrow-Brooks

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Marcella always had a sweet disposition when we talked. She loved the family and showed that love with words and actions. Praying for family in this time of grief. Cousin Paula Reaves-NJ

Apologies for missing signature for the condolence message below... Joann

Love transcends time and distance. Unfortunately,we didn't get to spend as much time together and distance was between us, but I still felt the love from your heart for family ♥. Until God brings us together again.

You loved God and it showed. Marcella your kindness was from the heart and that was known. You've earned your wings, your greatness wish. Now sleep in peace and heavenly bliss. Our deepest condolences to all her family and especially to Walter Lee , Audria, Dhaamin, and Hannah we are send hugs and prayers. Dawn, Tony, Maliq, and TeAhna.

Marcella shared her knowledge to us all. As our cousin, or whatever we needed her to be. Just sharing family history was always knowledgeable in her presence. Family she loved and,being born into her was something she stood proud in. Rest well.

Her life spoke for her, Marcella Johnson Turner was the Family she so proudly kept in her heart and loved in all her actions, and born into. We loved her and she loved us. Profoundly profound she was!

Her life spoke for her, Marcella Johnson Turner,was the Family she so proudly kept in her heart and loved in all her actions, and born into. We loved her and she loved us. Profoundly profound she was!

Aunt Marcella has always been the sweetest to me. Growing up whenever i would come to her house she would let me have whatever i wanted even when my mom kept telling me to sit down, aunt marcella would say Chandrea leave that girl alone. & SHE always spoke so proper. Im going to miss her deeply.sleep in peace aunty -Mia

Missing you so much my cousin,you had a Heart of Gold and was a beautiful soul and I'm truly going to miss you 😢 but I will never forget you. I will always love you 🥰

Praying for the Turner Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭💜🙏💯🍇🌹🧤🎭🌈💐🧴🧷🏫🪢🧩🦬🎱🏀🥥🏸🎠⚾🕑

Sending prayers and condolences to the family love Rosa Linton Ervin

My deepest condolences for your loss. She will be missed. Continue to lean on God's 'unchanging' hand. Blessings and Prayers.
Dr. Latoya Abbott

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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