Marie was born on July 8, 1939 in Henry County, VA to the late Raymond Cundiff Mabe and the late Lucy Evelyn East. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Garfield Johnson Sr.; and daughters, Phyllis Ann Blackmon and Barbara Jane McCall.
Marie attended William King High School in Abingdon, Virginia. Some of her favorite things in life included reading, music, and loving on her babies.
Survivors include her children, Garfield Johnson Jr., Roger Johnson, Shirley Breedlove (Michael), and Shelly Pope (Scott); 16 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; sister, Dorine Hardin of Blountville, TN; half brothers and sisters, Linda Johnson, Raymond Mabe (Vickie), John Mabe (Glinda); Tim Mabe (Crystal), Kimberly Ashley, Lauren Mabe, Josheph Mabe, all of NC, and Bill Williams (Gail) of Tennessee.
A visitation for Marie will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM officiated by Pastor Josh Baer at 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054. A committal service will follow the service at Gaston Memorial Park at 1200 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054.
