Mary Jane Davis Johnson
Augusta, Ga. – Mary Jane Davis Johnson, 89, entered into rest June 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Riley B. Davis and their son Donald B. Davis, and her second husband Earl Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Barnwell, S.C. and resided in Augusta. She sold Avon cosmetics for over 30 years. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Senior Circle of Trinity Hospital, Sheffield Fellowship of First Baptist Church of North Augusta, S.C., Widow/Widower Organization and H2U at Doctors Hospital.
She is survived by her sons, Wade R. Davis (Judy), Paul M. Davis (Anya), and
her daughter, Gloria D. Johnson (Wayne) along with 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson.
Mrs. Johnson was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She cherished time with her family, traveling and playing bingo. She had a zest for life, and loved spending time with her extended family of friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet and Son with Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton, SC at 3:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Paul Davis, Jr., Mark Guilbeau, Hunter Guilbeau, Harrison Guilbeau, Ben Herrington, Joshua Locklair and Andreas Handel. The Red Hat Society “Dancing with the Angels” will be honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 14774, Augusta, GA 30919-0774.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 15, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com