Mary Alice Johnson, 95, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at River Place Assisted Living facility in Forsyth, Georgia.
A native of Baker County, Ga. and a daughter to the late Malcolm McRainey and Pearla Craft McRainey; also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James Edward Johnson; one daughter, Alison Buffington; and one brother, Malcolm McRainey, Jr.
Mrs. Johnson spent two years at the University of Georgia and obtained an associate's degree in Education before returning to the family farm in Elmodel.
"Big M" or "Memama", as she is affectionately referred to by her family and friends, was an eloquent lady and a business woman. Always dressed to a "T", she enjoyed music, playing the piano and organ by ear for her local church in St. Mary's, Georgia for many years. She loved cooking and making sure everyone was happy. She did not have a selfish bone in her body. "Big M" loved to stay busy. She loved word puzzles, reading the newspaper front to back, and most of all, she loved life. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her children,
Pete Godfrey, Jr.,
Gretchen Gail Sumner (husband Steve), and
Bridget Crews (husband Tony);
her grandchildren,
Garrett Godfrey, Brittany Pelt (husband Charlie), Hannah Smith (husband Justin), Jared Crews, Kara Buffington, and Lesli Buffington; and
her great grandchildren,
Avery Pelt, River Smith, and Hazel Buffington;
and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (January 13, 2023) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to her tribute wall, or by viewing the video tribute and funeral service recording at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Baker County, Ga. and a daughter to the late Malcolm McRainey and Pearla Craft McRainey; also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James Edward Johnson; one daughter, Alison Buffington; and one brother, Malcolm McRainey, Jr.
Mrs. Johnson spent two years at the University of Georgia and obtained an associate's degree in Education before returning to the family farm in Elmodel.
"Big M" or "Memama", as she is affectionately referred to by her family and friends, was an eloquent lady and a business woman. Always dressed to a "T", she enjoyed music, playing the piano and organ by ear for her local church in St. Mary's, Georgia for many years. She loved cooking and making sure everyone was happy. She did not have a selfish bone in her body. "Big M" loved to stay busy. She loved word puzzles, reading the newspaper front to back, and most of all, she loved life. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her children,
Pete Godfrey, Jr.,
Gretchen Gail Sumner (husband Steve), and
Bridget Crews (husband Tony);
her grandchildren,
Garrett Godfrey, Brittany Pelt (husband Charlie), Hannah Smith (husband Justin), Jared Crews, Kara Buffington, and Lesli Buffington; and
her great grandchildren,
Avery Pelt, River Smith, and Hazel Buffington;
and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (January 13, 2023) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to her tribute wall, or by viewing the video tribute and funeral service recording at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Alice Johnson, 95, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning at River Place Assisted Living facility in Forsyth, Georgia.
A native of Baker County, Ga. and a daughter to the late Malcolm McRainey and Pearla Craft McRainey; also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James Edward Johnson; one daughter, Alison Buffington; and one brother, Malcolm McRainey, Jr.
Mrs. Johnson spent two years at the University of Georgia and obtained an associate's degree in Education before returning to the family farm in Elmodel.
"Big M" or "Memama", as she is affectionately referred to by her family and friends, was an eloquent lady and a business woman. Always dressed to a "T", she enjoyed music, playing the piano and organ by ear for her local church in St. Mary's, Georgia for many years. She loved cooking and making sure everyone was happy. She did not have a selfish bone in her body. "Big M" loved to stay busy. She loved word puzzles, reading the newspaper front to back, and most of all, she loved life. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her children,
Pete Godfrey, Jr.,
Gretchen Gail Sumner (husband Steve), and
Bridget Crews (husband Tony);
her grandchildren,
Garrett Godfrey, Brittany Pelt (husband Charlie), Hannah Smith (husband Justin), Jared Crews, Kara Buffington, and Lesli Buffington; and
her great grandchildren,
Avery Pelt, River Smith, and Hazel Buffington;
and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (January 13, 2023) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to her tribute wall, or by viewing the video tribute and funeral service recording at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Baker County, Ga. and a daughter to the late Malcolm McRainey and Pearla Craft McRainey; also preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James Edward Johnson; one daughter, Alison Buffington; and one brother, Malcolm McRainey, Jr.
Mrs. Johnson spent two years at the University of Georgia and obtained an associate's degree in Education before returning to the family farm in Elmodel.
"Big M" or "Memama", as she is affectionately referred to by her family and friends, was an eloquent lady and a business woman. Always dressed to a "T", she enjoyed music, playing the piano and organ by ear for her local church in St. Mary's, Georgia for many years. She loved cooking and making sure everyone was happy. She did not have a selfish bone in her body. "Big M" loved to stay busy. She loved word puzzles, reading the newspaper front to back, and most of all, she loved life. She will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her children,
Pete Godfrey, Jr.,
Gretchen Gail Sumner (husband Steve), and
Bridget Crews (husband Tony);
her grandchildren,
Garrett Godfrey, Brittany Pelt (husband Charlie), Hannah Smith (husband Justin), Jared Crews, Kara Buffington, and Lesli Buffington; and
her great grandchildren,
Avery Pelt, River Smith, and Hazel Buffington;
and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (January 13, 2023) at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Waters Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to her tribute wall, or by viewing the video tribute and funeral service recording at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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