Mary W. Johnson

The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. At a late or early hour, now is the time you own, so live, love and toil with enthusiasm. Place no faith in tomorrow for the clock may then be still.

By: Robert H. Smith

On Thursday morning, August 25, 2022 at approximately 4am (a time fixed before the foundation of the world) God penned “The End” in the annals of glory and in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, He called to a close on earth (but the beginning in heaven) the life of Mary Wilson Johnson.

Mary Wilson Johnson, affectionately known as Mae, the second-born child to the late Haney Wilson, Sr. and Maggie Lawson Wilson, was born on August 20, 1930 in Lumpkin, Georgia.

She was raised in a loving Christian home where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She graduated from Richland High and Industrial School, Richland, Georgia.

During her younger years she loved cooking and baking and there was always a meal in her house for anyone that crossed her doorstep. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted son, Lionel Wilson and his wife Linda of Lithonia, Georgia; a son, Lawrence Wilson (Carla) of Conyers, Georgia; a daughter, Gwendolyn Barnhart (Gregory) of Duluth, Georgia. Ten grandchildren: Maurice Wilson of Ohio, Tanita Cotton of Columbus, GA, Curtis Jackson (Adria), Conswello Jackson, Africa Jackson Harris (Albert), Jazmone Howard Robinson (Michael), Lance Ragland (Dujuana), Shalisa Wilson, all of Metro Atlanta , Kimberly Wilson Lewis (Bradley) of Gastonia, NC, Brittany Wilson Fisher (Eric) of Atlanta, GA. Twenty-Eight great grands, five great-great grands, a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation for Mary will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Eternal Hills Funeral Home, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia. Following the visitation will be a funeral service at 12:00 PM at Eternal Hills Funeral Home Chapel, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia. Mary will be laid to rest in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, 3700 Stone Mountain Hwy, Snellville, Georgia.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com for the JOHNSON family.