Mrs. Marjorrie Lorraine Johnson

Marjorrie Lorraine Johnson was born on July 25th, 1943, in Braddock, Pennsylvania, (a borough of Pittsburgh). She was the youngest daughter of the late Florence Stephens Williams. Braddock is a steel mill town, located along the shore of the Monongahela River. Marjorrie was educated in the North Braddock public school system and was a graduate of Scott High School, Class of 1961. While in high school, Marjorrie was active in several groups including; the school chorus, Pep Club and the Spanish Club. Her mother, Florence, raised her to become a strong, independent woman. A committed Christian, her spiritual journey began at birth, when she became a member of Calvary A.M.E. Church in Braddock, PA. In her youth, she served as a Sunday School teacher and in later years also served as a Trustee, Church Secretary, sang in the church choir and worked in the Kitchen Ministry. She began attending Payne Chapel A.M.E Church in Duquesne, PA, following the permanent closing of Calvary A.M.E. As a member there she also served on the Culinary Crew Ministry, The Steward Board and sang in The Martineer Mass Choir. It was in Braddock, that she met her husband of 59 years, Joseph Edward Johnson. “Edward” as she affectionately called him, was the first African American fireman to be paid for his service in the borough of Braddock. Marjorrie managed several grocery and convenience stores before finally taking a position as Kitchen Maintenance Supervisor for the Temple Sinai Synagogue, in Squirrel Hill, PA. Both Marjorrie and (her husband) Edward were employed there until their retirement. Marjorrie was an avid bowler and was a member of several bowling leagues including Strikers and Troublemakers. She loved all sports and was a diehard Pittsburgh fan, to include the Pittsburgh Pirates (baseball), Pittsburgh Panthers (college football), Pittsburgh Penguins (hockey) and of course her beloved Steelers. She was also particularly fond of pets and over the years was never without a "fur baby" by her side. The last “furry” members of the family, Lacy and Butters will surely miss her. In July of 2022, Marjorrie and her husband, pulled up their Pennsylvania roots and relocated to Columbia, South Carolina to be near their daughters in their later years. One of her sisters also made the move south with them. While here, they began to enjoy the southern hospitality of family and friends. They especially looked forward to going to Hopkins Park Adult Activity Center for daily activities each weekday morning. Although ever-present in spiritual influence, she leaves to cherish earthly memories her loving husband Joseph Edward Johnson; two daughters: Orial LaRae (Eric) Flores and Marilyn LaFonda Johnson-Thompson (Ronald) both of Columbia, SC; two sisters: Marlene L. Williams of Columbia, SC and Tawana Patton of Swissvale, PA; four grandchildren: Yolanda (LaTausha) Johnson of North Versailles, PA, Terry Johnson of Braddock, PA, Candice Nicole Johnson and Joseph Edward Johnson II of Columbia, SC and a host of loving relatives and friends who will miss her presence dearly.

Mrs. Marjorrie Lorraine Johnson

July 25, 1943 - May 24, 2023