Death Announcement of Theonie Enid Rita Johnson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin and friend, Theonie Enid Rita Johnson, who was welcomed into Glory on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:10 AM.
The Lord heard our prayers, and in His perfect timing, He called our dear Mother home to a place of peace, beauty, and joy beyond imagination. She is now with her ancestors, family of believers, and in the presence of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
Theonie Enid Rita Johnson was born in Upper Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, to Hannibal Brumskine and Luvenia Elizabeth Berry-Tubman. Mama was raised by her maternal grandparents, mother and stepfather, Mr. John N. Tubman, who she loved dearly and played a pivotal role in her life. She graduated from the University of Liberia with a degree in Economics. She married our father, William Alexander Johnson, Jr in Germany, while studying fashion design. While in Germany our parents were blessed with 2 children. They return back to Liberia, where together they had 3 more children. The entire family migrated to the United States in 1988.
Besides caring for her family, Mama enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking, dancing, styling, and traveling. She was known in the community as a trusted and valued seamstress. She sewed many wedding dresses, formal gowns, traditional African attire, beddings, curtains, doilies, and other fabric creations. Mama was truly gifted not only artistically, but intellectually and socially.
Our mother was a God fearing, loving matriarch, who embodied grace, wisdom, and strength. As a mother and grandmother, she nurtured her family with unwavering care, creating a foundation of love and support. Her home was a place of warmth and cherished memories that live on in the hearts of her family. Her energy and spirit continues to vibrate through the lives of her husband, children, grandchildren, and all others she encountered.
In addition to a host of loving relatives and friends in the United States, Liberia, and worldwide, she leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, William Alexander Johnson Jr., and their children (listed by birth order):
- Hiliary Richard Wright Johnson III (Jamie Cho)
- Theodore Lorenzo Johnson (Annick Theres Ray Wibben)
- Wilthonie Alexandra Johnson-Goncalves (Jorge Alector Goncalves)
- Lonnie Alexander Johnson
- Christie Pheona Lathan (Rayshawn Lee Lathan)
Grandchildren (listed by birth order):
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By Hiliary Richard Wright Johnson + Yolanda Nazario:
Sabrina Deconte Nazario-Johnson
Lleayem Alexander Nazario-Johnson -
By Theodore Lorenzo Johnson + Annick Theres Ray Wibben:
Klara Malaika Johnson
Luise Amani Johnson -
By Wilthonie Alexandra Johnson-Goncalves + Jorge Alector Goncalves:
Marcel Alector Johnson-Goncalves
Maxx Alector Johnson-Goncalves
Mason Alector Johnson-Goncalves -
By Lonnie Alexander Johnson + Patricia N Dixon:
Lonnie Alexander Johnson Jr.
Ethan Alexander Johnson -
By Christie Pheona Lathan + Rayshawn Lee Lathan:
Arianna Malia Lathan
Rayshawn Lee Lathan Jr.
Maternal siblings (listed by birth order):
- Stanford Newton
- Emmanuel Julius Hill (EJ) (deceased)
- Johnette Fahnbulleh
- Julia Tubman Byrd
- McVilla T. Wiah (deceased)
- Dimanche Tubman Harmon
- Mao Tubman
- Martha Berry (deceased)
- Elizabeth Hutchinson
Paternal siblings (listed by birth order):
- Charles Brumskine (deceased)
- Pauline Toler
- Hilderia Labala
- Emmanuel Brumskine (deceased)
- Margaret Brumskine
- Winifred Brumskine
- Major Brumskine
- Mayme Brumskine
- Hannibal L. Brumskine II
- Nathaniel Brumskine
- Beatrice Brumskine
- Benny D. Brumskine
- Robert Brumskine
Beloved honorary sister:
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Martha Lathrobe
We invite all who knew and loved her to share in remembering and celebrating her incredible life. Please feel free to help us spread the word and share this news with others who may not have been notified. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support received through text, WhatsApp, Facebook, phone calls, and more. Your kind words and condolences have brought us comfort during this difficult time.
Funeral and Celebration of Life arrangements for Our Darling Wife, Mother, & Grandmother, Mrs. Theonie Enid Rita Johnson, are as follows:
Live Streaming of Funeral:
https://www.facebook.com/
Viewing:
Thursday September 26, 2024
Sadler Funeral Home 200 Shawnee St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Family Viewing 3-4 PM CST
Public Viewing 4-6 PM CST
Funeral:
Friday September 27, 2024
Johnson Chapel Baptist Church 1195
County Road 112
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Please arrive at 12:40 PM CST
Service Starts at 1 PM CST
Interment:
North Redland Cemetery
1195 County Road 112 (@FM 2864)
Nacogdoches, Texas 75965
Repass to follow immediately after burial at Johnson Chapel Baptist Church
For more information, please feel free to reach out via WhatsApp or phone calls:
- William A. Johnson, Jr.: +1(267)667-3855
- Christie P. Lathan: +1(404)274-0414
- Theodore L. Johnson: +46(0)286-6390
As we grieve, we also reflect with gratitude on her life and the joy she has left with us. Today, we celebrate our mother’s life and the everlasting impact she made on those around her. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
