Eula O. Johnson, 77, was called Home by her Loving Savior on Friday, April 5, 2013. Eula died in WFH-All Saints where she had been employed for over 55 years.
Eula was born in Alden, Alabama on January 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Dudley Oates and Hartense Ford.
Eula met the love of her life, Joe W. Johnson, when he moved to Racine from Enterprise, MS in 1949. They were married on December 15, 1957, here in Racine, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage. Joe preceded her in death on May 19, 2012. Eula was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where she was president of the Nurses Guild, and the 55+ Ministry. Eula worked with the Sickle Cell Foundation, the Community Action Board, the Urban League, the Ruth 16 International Mason, the Racine Garden Club, and the Racine NAACP, just to name a few. She was a loyal employee of St. Mary’s, later, Wheaton Franciscan Hospital- All Saints. Eula worked as a phlebotomist, in the laboratory, and, when no one else could find a vein, they called for Eula.
Surviving are her children, Joe W. (Bernadette) Johnson Jr., of Maplewood, MN, Johnny (Frances) Johnson, of Warner Robbins, GA, Jackie Johnson, of Racine, Jennifer Johnson, of San Antonio, TX, Judy Johnson, of Racine, Jeffrey Johnson, of San Antonio, TX, and Jason Johnson, of Racine, her adopted children, Denise Crumble, of Milwaukee, Pat Reischl, of Appleton, Margaret Offord, of Birmingham, AL, Shareef (Kathy) Aamir, of Powder Springs, GA, and Paul Johnson, of San Antonio, TX, 30 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren, sisters, Carolyn (Ben) Shaw, of Racine, Marilyn Thomas, of Tuscaloosa, AL, and Carolyn Oates, of Birmingham, AL, brother, Steve Oates, of Racine, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Beverly (Ruth) Johnson, Maggie Pipkins, Bernice Oates, all of Racine, and Willie Johnson, of Columbus, GA, special friends, Minister Della J. Buckley, and Jean Goines. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her beloved husband, Eula was preceded in death by her son, Jerome Johnson, mother Hartense Ford, father, Dudley Oates, brothers, John Oates, and Stevie Jackson, sister, Eudene Thomas, sister-in-law, Nellie Oates, and nephews, Jessie Johnson.
Her Homegoing Service will be held in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 11th and Center, on Thursday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop L.L. Kirby officiating Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints I.C.U., especially Pat and Barb.
Frannie Johnson says
I am so thankful that I was lucky enough to have met your son
at that time in my life I felt I would never again find love
I knew from the moment we met that he was the one…
little did I realize not only did I meet the pefect guy for me
but that I would find such a rare treasure in his family…Mom Eula
I want to thank you for just being who you are, and know I truly feel so blessed
out of all of the mother-in-law’s I could have had
I know I have found the best!
Marilyn Oates Thomas says
Your Aunties Marilyn&Carolyn hates that we can’t be with you’ll during this time but always know Eula loved all of you all and her family to but most of she loves god and people she loved helping people call us at 205-394-9138
or write us at 1250-15th way SW Birmingham,AL 35211, we love you all.
Christine golden says
Happy Memories
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy time and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
To the Family of Mrs. Eularine Oates Johnson.
Christine golden says
Happy Memories
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy time and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
To the Family of Mrs. Eularine Oates Johnson.
mary burton-curry says
To Maryln my friend I willkeep you and your entire family in my prayers.
Mary at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home,Montgomery,Ala.
Amanda says
Eula was my nephew Ryan’s foster mom for a year and if hadn’t of been for Eula and Joe and their loving care Ryan and my family wouldn’t be who and where we are today thank you so much
Ron, Ann and Alex Pry says
We are so sorry for your loss! Your family has been through so much in the last year. We hope you will all be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of those who love you and thought so much of Mrs. Johnson.. We feel deeply for our dear friends J.J. , Frances and Jerome. May God bless and keep you!
Cathy Starks(Goetz) says
To the children:
Your mom was a true gem on this earth. Back when, in the seventies, I remember when she gave me a place to stay when I had no where to go. I still think of all of you as family in my heart even though we lose touch with each other. And I still see your moms smile, so loving. You all stay strong and know that heaven has the finest of the finest with both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson up there. Love you all and my thoughts are with you all of you.