Margaret Carolyn Johnson

She was born December 11, 1931, in Detroit, MI and graduated from Southeastern High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Wayne University. In 1952, Margaret wed Richard H. Johnson and their loving 58 year marriage continued until Richard’s death in 2010.

Mrs. Johnson was a well-loved teacher who delighted in setting her young students up for success. Her teaching career of 40 years was spent within the public school systems of Detroit and Grosse Pointe, the vast majority taking place at Poupard Elementary, from which she retired in 1992.

Music played a very significant role in Margaret’s life. She was a gifted musician with an ethereal singing voice, singing countless solos and duets throughout her lifetime while serving as a chancel choir member at the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church and the Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church. She also sang for many years with the Grosse Pointe Community Chorus. And, she was a long-time member of the Tuesday Musicale of Detroit.

Throughout her decades of teaching and singing, Margaret cared deeply for others and made many lasting friendships.

She had a heart for animals shown by her love for the family dogs and her concern for wildlife. She supported many charitable causes including the Michigan Humane Society.

Margaret and Dick wanted their children and grandchildren to experience the world through travel, taking them on trips to all 50 states and numerous countries. These travels provide a continuing wellspring of shared memories, which are recalled fondly with smiles and laughter.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her beloved children, Julia (Gernot) Joachim of Livonia and Jeffrey (Joy) Johnson of Grosse Pointe Woods; cherished grandchildren, Bradley (Abigail) Johnson, Sally (Eric) Tuovila, Lauren Johnson, and Geordan (Barb) Garza; and adored great-grandchildren, Charlotte & Nathan Johnson, Case & Cameron Tuovila, and Grace & Elijah Garza.

She is also survived by her brother Ronald Wooten, sister Flora Jean Carlyle, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society Attn: Philanthropy, 2937 E. Grand Blvd, Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202.

Arrangements entrusted to A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods.