" I llove you and miss you very much. You are forever in my daily thoughts."
In loving memory of
Mattie Frank Bonner Johnson
November 30, -0001
Mrs. Mattie Frank Bonner Johnson was born in Chambers County, Alabama, the seventh child of the late Ella Akers Bonner and Pete Bonner. She made her transition on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Lanier Health Services in Valley, Alabama.
Mattie loved the Lord and served as an inspiration to her family and friends. Being deeply rooted with a strong spiritual foundation, she accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and joined the St. John Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Wm. P. King. She loved her church and served faithfully in many capacities over the last 70 plus years. Mattie was a member of the Usher Board and the Senior Choir. She has served as Director of the Young People's Department and President of the Junior Missions during the years. She was also a dedicated member of the General Missionary Society where she served as its President for the last 35 years until now. Mattie attended and participated diligently with the Bowen East District and Alabama State Women's Conventions.
Mattie worked as a seamstress for over 30 years at Modern Day Cleaners in West Point and later retired from West Point Stevens. She was a current employee of Intercall in West Point, GA and has worked with that organization for over 20 years. Mattie was a member of the Qui Vive Civic Club in Lanett serving as a Co-Chairperson of the Cuisine Committee. Lambda Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. made her an honorary member for supporting them in all of their projects and endeavors for over 30 years.
She was united in holy matrimony to John Lee Johnson for over 30 years who preceded her in death in 1973. To this union two daughters were born. They were Shirley Althia Johnson Nelson and Aleatha Marjorie King. She was proceeded in death by her oldest child, Shirley in October 2003.
Mattie, who was called by many as "Ms. Mattie" served as a mother/grandmother to many people in her church and community. She was loved and respected for her wisdom and candid advice. She was also known for her good cooking and open-door policy for mealsl at her home. She was a woman full of love.
Her memories will forever be engraved in the hearts of her loved ones: a devoted daughter, Mrs. Aleatha Marjorie King, Lanett, Alabama; three loving grandchildren, Mrs. Sonja L. (Calvin Jermaine) Emanuel, Houston, TX, Ms. Cantrece L. Nelson and Ms. Alysia B. King, Lanett; four beautiful great grandchildren, Calvin Justin Emanuel, Houston, TX, Cayla Cheyenne Nelson, Christopher Kylen-Bentley King and Carington Alise Mattia King, Lanett; a dedicated sister, Mrs. Geneva Carter, Lanett; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Effie J. Moore, Silver Spring, Maryland; a nephew reared as a brother-in-law, Mr. Eddie L. Johnson, Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The interment will be in St John Cemetery.
Tributes
"We love you Mattie!! God bless You"
"Oh how I loved Miss Mattie! I remember hiring her to work with us at InterCall and her sunshiny spirit that was always bright. She was as dedicated as the day was long. I saw her a couple of years ago and she had the same sweet smile and warm laughter and great hugs! I know heaven is celebrating her coming right now! "Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him." 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14"
"Ms. Mattie was a loving and sweet person with an infectious laugh!!! She was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Your family is in my prayers."
"??Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall he praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.?"