Service Details
Mattie’s Homegoing Service will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home with Pastor Daryn D. Crenshaw officiating. A visitation will be hosted on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will take place on Saturday, August 21st at West Lawn Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m.(Please meet at the main gate @ 9:45a.m).
Mattie Lena Johnson (nee: Price), was born into time on January 24, 1941 in Stonewall, MS to Elmer and Katie Mae (nee: Doby) Price. Mattie transitioned from her earthly home in Racine, WI at Ascension Hospital on August 10, 2021.
She confessed Christ at an early age, and she received her education in Enterprise, MS.
On November 8, 1958 she was united in marriage to Robert James Johnson Sr. and to this union, they were blessed with seven children.
In 1965, Robert and Mattie decided to relocate their family to Racine, WI where Mattie worked many different jobs including Jacobsen Textron where she retired in 2001. Mattie’s career continued after she retired by working many others jobs such as, Cleaning Services, KFC, Alpha Homes and Society Assets. Several years after working numerous jobs after her retirement, Mattie decided she would begin traveling and spending quality time in the company of her family, mainly devoting her time to her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She truly loved her family, and she fully supported them in every opportunity that she was given. She loved reading and studying the bible, she loved reading a good novel, working on puzzles and spending quality time in the company of family and friends.
Mattie was a faithful and dedicated member of Second Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Mack C. Davis. She later became a partner with Christ Community Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Daryn David Crenshaw and actively attended Church until the Pandemic temporarily closed the doors of the church, but she continued to stay active by worshiping with her church family through Streaming Services.
Mattie Lena Johnson leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving children: Debbie (Michael Oliver) Johnson of Racine, WI; Walter (Rhonda Harden) Johnson of Brooklyn Park, MN; Robert Jr. (Roseann) Johnson of Norfork, AR; Janice (Calvin) Martin; Elmer (Alnita) Johnson all of Racine, WI; sisters; Patricia Price of Racine, WI; Sarah Loper of Biloxi, MS; Barbara Powell, of Columbus GA; brothers; Harvey Lee Price, John Price and Patrick Price all of Stonewall, MS; Brother-In-Law; Charlie L. Johnson of Durham, NC; 19 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; Godchildren Emma Lynette Vaughn, of Seattle, WA , Tommy Kirk of Seattle, WA ,and DeVonda Smith of Atlanta, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and close friends and 3 granddogs.
Mattie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Johnson Sr., her parents, Elmer and Katie Mae Price; sister, Easter Cooper, brothers, Elmer Willie Price Jr, Mack Louis Price, Mother-In-Law, Hattie Mae Johnson; brother-In-Law, Gilbert Lewis Johnson, sister-In-Law, Marva L. Johnson; two daughters, Tammy Delores Johnson, Denise Sharnett Johnson, and granddaughter, Kayomi Streeter.
Precious One
A precious one has gone from us,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
Your Children
Anonymous says
I love you so much blessing from earth to Heaven
Mable McGee-Fair says
My most sincere condolences to all the family. Mattie was a very sweet person. She wore the title Grandmother well. We sometimes celebrated our birthdays together. I’ll miss her sorely but will always cherish sweet memories of her and her warm and beautiful smile.
RIP Mattie in God’s Heavenly arms.
Rose Kirk and Family Seattle, Washington says
Mattie was a sweet person in and out. We were always welcome at there house. You will be missed by your god children Emma Kirk and Tommy Kirk. We love you ❤🌹
Karen Golden-Claybrook says
Sending love ❤️ and prayers to her beautiful family 💞From Hendersonville Tennessee
Debra Turner says
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. R. I. Paradise ❤
Elaine Austin says
To Debbie and family, may God comfort you and surround you with his love during this difficult time. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jeff Treva McWhorter says
Sorry for the loss of Mattie Johnson may the Lord be with the Family
Flora J Morris says
My sincere condolences I’ll surely miss Mattie may she continue to RIP
Tonya L Gates says
The Family has My Condolences and Prayers 🙏🙏🙏! R. I. H. Mattie Johnson!
Joann Hayes McMorris says
My condolences to the family. It was a pleasure singing in the choir with Ms. Mattie.
Sarah Loper says
You will truly be miss by your family. We love you .
Your sister
Sarah Loper and Family
Biloxi, Mississippi
Charlotte Dumas says
Family n friends mattie was a sweet n funny friend loved when they came to ms. I cherish the memories I have of her..love u guys.
Martha Hunter Ross says
Heartfelt sympathy. I cherish the time we attended Stonewall school. I am forever grateful for the kindness and friendliness you showed me. Rest In Peace.
Rick & Mary Pace says
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May God comfort you and give you peace during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Rick & Mary Pace
Debbie Johnson-daughter says
Dear Mom,
You were my Rock, my best friend. It’s going to be hard not having you by my side. My road dog, my ride or die. We are taking care of each other so don’t worry. I know that you are in a better place. There is no more suffering here on earth. Tell everybody I said hello especially Dad and my sisters.
Loving you Always- Debbie
Daris J Hodges says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of one of the humblest women I knew. Mrs Mattie will be missed by all who loved her, she’s gone but will never be forgotten.
Joyce Butler-Smith says
To My BFF Debbie and the entire Johnson Family,
Ma (as she was affectionately called by us) and Godmother to our daughter DeVonda will be dearly missed. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during
this difficult time.
Love Buddy, Joyce, DeVonda, DeNessa Smith
Atlanta, GA
Vanessa Butler says
To the Johnson family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your dear Mother.
Mrs. Pearl Foots and family says
My deepest and sincere condolences to the family of this great woman of God! May your soul be at rest!
Bob - Brette Moore & Family says
Sending our condolences to the Johnson family. during this difficult time & the days to come.
Renee & Deniseon King Family says
May God bring comfort and strength to the Johnson family this day and the days to come. Mrs. Johnson was a jewel to all who knew her. She will be missed.
Carolyn and Bill Moskonas says
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were extraordinary people. We were so fortunate to have known them and their kind and generous hearts and their loving family. May their memories be eternal.
Valencia Tucker says
My Condolences in the lost of your loved one
Joanne Townsend says
My sincere condolences to the entire family for the loss of your loved one! Mrs. Mattie Johnson was a beautiful person, inside & out, so she will definitely be missed by her family, & all that knew her! I’ll never forget when I first met her, she was so kind to me, & treated me like I was a part of her family! I appreciated her so much for that! Family, you all have been so Blessed to have her, & I pray that God will help you with the pain in loosing her, & treasure all of you’re great memories of her! She was an awesome woman, so Mrs. Mattie, until we meet again, RIH, love you always!
Robin Hunter (Hooks) family says
To The Johnson family
We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire family near and far. Mrs. Johnson one of our south side mothers will be missed but not forgotten. God continued strength for each of you.
Robert and Colleen Brazzell says
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Knowing your sweet and loving Mom has gone to a better place helps all of us deal with this loss.
Elaine and family says
To : The Johnson family with love,
I am one of the many lives your mother has touched in her life . I want you to know we share your sympathy and we’re so very sorry for your loss .
Lisa and Jimmy Marshall says
To the Family we would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences. Mrs. Johnson was family, never to be forgotten and loved very much. She will be greatly missed.
Culuante Loper says
We love u always n know u looking down on us
CH says
My condolences to the Johnson//Price family.
Shirley J Billingsley says
To Debbie and the entire Johnson family, I was sadden to hear about the passing of your dear sweet mother. I send my deepest condolences and prayers to you all–may God’s love give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. ❤❤🙏🙏