Service Details
Funeral: Friday, September 20, 2019 11:00am
Visitation: Friday, September 20, 2019 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: St. Paul Baptist Church, 1123 Center St., Racine, WI 53403
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Racine – Ruth Ann (nee: Thomas) Johnson was born on May 28, 1936 in Mallory, West Virginia to the union of James Morris & Maisie Frances (nee:Harriston) Thomas. She was the third of seven children.
Ruth received her formal education in Mann, West Virginia She moved to Racine, WI in 1954. She worked for Project Breakthrough Community Center and Urban League of Racine as an Administrative Assistant. She also worked as a Machine Operator for Western Printing for 20 years and retired. She was also a Studio Girl cosmetics consultant in her spare time for many years. In her zest to help others in the community after her retirement, she worked part-time at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center as a Senior Leader until her passing.
Ruth devoted her life to Jesus Christ at an early age. She was very active and instrumental in her church holding and maintaining many positions. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, playing cards, watching football and above all else, she had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She spent her life helping others and always put the needs of others before her own.
Ruth departed this life on Monday, September 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father: James Morris Thomas Sr., her mother: Maisie Frances Thomas, her husband: Beverly Johnson, Sr., her sisters: Lavonia Elizabeth Thomas Nazel & Eleanor Smith, in-laws: Joe (Eula) Johnson, Horace Johnson, John Oates, Elizabeth (Preston) Berry, Sallie (Charles)Kirkwood & Maggie Mae (James) Pipkins; and her daughter-in-law: Dawn C. (Calloway) Johnson.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory: two brothers: James Morris (Alfreda) Thomas Jr. of Dumfries, VA.; John Paul (Ann) Thomas of Racine, WI; two sisters: Bernice E. Oates of Racine, WI; Maisie Frances (John) Glover of Columbus, OH.; two sons: Beverly Johnson, Jr.; Brian D. (Karen) Johnson; daughter: LaTasha A. (nee: Johnson) Wallace all of Racine, WI; grandchildren: David M. Johnson, Billy J. Wallace, Jr. and Booker T. J. Wallace of Racine, WI; Melissa D. Johnson, Daniel M. B. Johnson and Brandon T. (Laura) Johnson of Milwaukee, WI; 10 great-grandchildren: godson: Jeffrey J. Anderson, Sr as well as a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends and acquaintances that she cherished.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 11:00am at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1132 Center St., Racine, WI. Visitation will in the church from 10:00am until the time of service. Interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park.
A Special Thank You to Ascension All Saints Staff
THE HICKS FAMILY says
GIVE GOD YOUR WEAKNESS AND HE”LL GIVE YOU STRENGHT.
R. I. P.
The Moore Family says
Condolences to the Johnson family.
Anonymous says
She was a sweet heart 💜
Prayers to the Family 😢
Tammy Gandy🙏🏾
Pamela Anderson says
Praying for you all, and still having so many lovely memories of your Mom. God wrap your loving arms around Ruth children and comfort them during this time 🙏🙏😘❤️❤️
James C. Hoskins Jr says
May God continue to wrap his arms around the Johnson Family.
Pamela Hadley-Slayden says
Mrs. Johnson was a beautiful woman and friend of my mother Lillian Hadley. They were on the same bowling team and traveled to tournaments together for many, many years. In 1989 I was part of their bowling team and we traveled to South Dakota for the WIBC. The trip with them is one of my greatest memories as a young woman, because I learned so much from these seasoned women during the trip. We had fun and I was blessed to sit at their feet and listen to the wisdom they imparted to me. May God strengthen and keep the Johnson family.
Bessie Swoopes says
What a beautiful lady and woman of god words can’t explain how I feel about Sister Johnson we spent many times talking about life in general you have your wings R.I.P miss you so much
Vanessa Butler and family says
Praying for peace and stability. Condolences to the Johnson family.
Janice Billups says
Bernice, I remember all the fun nights we had bowling with Ruth.She was such a fun loving person and I will always cherish those fun times. You may not remember
me, but I will never forget Ruth’s smile and her laugh. Back then my last name was Friend, first name is Jan. Hillside evenings bowling on tge league was fun. Contact me via email. Jlb0616@gmail.com. RIP Ruth, love you.
Mary Hooks and family says
To the Johnson family
We the Hooks and Hunter family send our deepest prayers as well condolences to you all. Mrs. Johnson was a jewel and we loved her dearly. We will continue to keep each of you in prayer. God continued blessings