Mother Queenie Mae Johnson, 92, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home, with family by her side, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born on January 2, 1928 in Abbeville, AL, the daughter of Ned and Viola (Trailer) Johnson.
Raised in Abbeville, Queenie graduated from the Henry County Training School and from Madame CJ Walker Beauty School. She received a Nursing Degree from the Philadelphia School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. Queenie also attended Tiffin University Business Education in Tiffin, OH.
Queenie married Fred Johnson on August 13, 1947 in Fort Gaines, GA and he preceded her in death on September 11, 1984. She worked as a hairdresser for fifteen years. Queenie was one of the Fab Five who were the first five African American Nurses at Memorial Hospital. Queenie worked at Memorial for thirty-nine years and retired on April 30, 1989. She also worked at Bellevue Care Center for four years and Bethesda Care Center for five years where she retired on August 29, 1997.
Queenie accepted the Lord at an early age and had a strong relationship with the Lord. She loved attending church and united with the First Baptist Church in 1951 where she served as Church Clerk, Financial Secretary, Choir President, Pastor Aide President and President of the Steve C. Henderson Circle. She united with the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in February 1972 where she served as Choir President for twenty-nine years, Church Clerk for thirty-one years, Nurses Guild Supervisor for thirty-one years, Financial Secretary for ten years, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Teacher, Assistant Teacher to the Senior Mission, Trustee for the Northwestern Ohio Baptist Association of the First District and 1st Vice-President of the NW Ohio Women’s Auxiliary. Queenie was a member of the Memorial Hospital Retirees and former member of the Fremont Christian Women Club. She was best known as “The Cake Lady”.
Queenie is survived by her daughters, Margaret A. Johnson Smith, Toledo, OH, A. Freda (Rev. Ronald) Johnson Jones, Swampscott, MA, Elder Cynthia P. Johnson, Fremont, OH; godchildren, Donnie Williamson, Romeoville, IL, Betty Harris, Maumee, OH, Hozel Murray, Atlanta, GA, Rev. Elizabeth Crockton, Boston, MA, Elder Brenda Moore, Fremont, OH, Evelyn Bostock, Atlanta, GA, Beverly Simms and Vincent Price both of Fremont, OH, Patricia Harris, Sylvania, OH; sisters-in-law, Lucy Bulger and Dorothy Johnson both of Fremont, OH, Eunice Davis, Elyria, OH. She is also survived by the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Fremont, OH, Twelfth Baptist Church, Boston, MA, Agape Love Ministries, Sandusky, OH and The Refreshing Place, Toledo, OH and a host of grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Johnson; daughter, Violet Johnson, son, Frederick Johnson; stepdaughter, Clara McClendon; brothers, James Johnson Sr. and Bishop Willie Johnson; sister, Nettie Mae Johnson and aunts, Daisy Jenkins and Adelle Cobb.
Visitation: Friday, June 19, 2020, from 2 to 6 p.m. pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH. The family is requiring that masks be worn at visitation and private celebration of life service. Social distancing will be observed.
A Private Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Mother Queenie’s service will available to view on her obituary page after June 22, 2020 at www.whhfh.com
Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH
Memorials can be made to Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church or American Lung Association.
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Rebecca Brandt
Cyndi and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I can tell by her commitments in life she was a very dedicated woman with love for her family, her church and her community. Her many gifts will be missed.
Cyndi, I know the emptiness that occurs after carrying for a loved one. My prayers for comfort and support are with you as you walk this journey.
Sincerely,
Becky
Jamie Liggins
Rest on sweet soul. You will be greatly missed. Praying for the entire family. I love you Mother Queenie.
Pastor Lana Bell
I am so sorry about your mother,but God is able to mend and heal a broken heart. May God continue to strengthen and bring peace to you all.
Theresa Norwood
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of this very sweet lady. She was kind, thoughtful and always welcoming to me and my family at church. You will be missed and stilll loved everyday
Veronica Lester-Ballard
Freda and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. The entire Lester family want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a remarkable women and will be missed. May her memories be of comfort to you all.
Trish Carter
Mother has taken flight. She has received her wings. Praying for the family. May our Lord wrap His living arms around you and comfort as only He can.
Althea McClelland “Allie”
Her children rise up and call her blessed.
(Proverbs 31:28)
Margi and family;
Before I ever met your Mom, I heard what a Godly woman she was; when I met her I found it was true.
She baked delicious “Fremont” cakes for our fledgling restaurant until you all stopped her(smile).Our customers loved them!
I am praying God will uphold you as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lisa Lotycz from P.T.
Cindy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. What a beautiful little lady! I feel blessed to have known her and am so glad I got to see her and give her a big hug back in February!! She has a special place in my heart!
A. Lynn Tucker-Roberts
To Cynthia and the Johnson family, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord lift his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; May the Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace.
She was very blessed to have kind and compassionate children/family to love and support her. As you move forward, let her light so shine in you to carry on her good works of the care and compassion she had for you, her community, her church and her God.
God please you and keep you in the comfort of his care.
Ellen Allen
Celebrate all she has achieved. Let all her accomplishments publicly praise her. She is strong, independent, capable, and cares for her husband, her family, and the poor.Those who know her would admire her for her skills, her industry, and her character. That’s just a portion of Proverbs that speaks so well of Momma Queenie. Thank you for sharing this beautiful saint with the world. A true lover of the Lord and her family. A wonderful soul, and worker in the ministry who went on to receive her reward for a job well done. She will be Mussed. Praying for you especially Cyndi and your family. Mrs. Rance (Ellen) Allen
Kim Baker (Easterseals)
Cindy,
Sending my condolences to your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lucy winters
I did not know her but read her life story wow what a woman she was, looks like she had a wonderful life with a loving family!❤️
Denise L Carter
To Cyndi and her family:
I feel so blessed having to be able to be in the same presence with your mother on the occasions I was able to to Fremont to visit. Please know that you are in our prayers, that God is pleased with how you have always been there for her and the matter you took care of her in her latter years. You are have and will continue to be blessed. I will miss her cakes her smile and he ability to make sens out of a senseless world. She will be missed, but she has left a legacy with you and your sisters. If you need me I am only a phone call away.
God has called another jewel home to glory!!! It’s time to celebrate!!!!
Yvonne Colbert
Marg & Family.
Sending my l prayers, condolences and love to you. May your memories of your dear mom rest in your heart. May our GOD almighty grant you the strength you need to climb this mountain. Love Roderick & Yvonne Colbert & Family
Marlene Gibbs
To Margaret, Cyndi and Freda,
Sending love, hugs and prayers to each of you during this difficult time. My mom enjoyed her many conversations and prayers with Mother Queenie. I too will miss seeing her on her many visits to Boston and the powerful prayers she would pray after our phone conversations. Thanks for the memories for you will always and forever be in our hearts! ❤️
Love,
Mother Gibbs, Althea, Gillian and Marlene
Kathy Bondra, RN
We were graced to have the pleasure of knowing and caring for Queenie over the past many years. A fine woman who devoted her entire life in service, she was always pleasant, stoic, and persevering, wearing a smile no matter what. We are grateful to have known her. Thank you Cyndi for accompanying her. We wish you and your family peace and know you will cherish her memory as a grand woman and perfect role model for the community.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. John and Kathy Bondra
Carole Morman Thomas
My condolences and prayers to family, friends, and loved ones. I pray comfort and peace your hearts. I have so many fond memories. Know that you are in my prayers.
Blessings.
Pam
May the Holy Spirit comfort the family during this time. May He comfort you during the year of “first” as you adjust to Mother living in heaven.
James and Pam Kindle
Annie Clark
Sending our prayers and condolence. May God strengthen you and your family during this time.
Another one of God’s servants has gained her wings.
Rest on Dear Queenie.
The Mitchell & Traylor Family
Akron, OH
Danielle Edwards McClory
Freda and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. What an amazing woman and what a legacy she has left to all of you. My your memories give you comfort today and in the future.
My deepest condolences.
Bev Scott Hart
Dear Freda, so sorry to hear this news. God bless your family at this hard time.