Myrna Juanita Johnson Corley

The morning of Friday, November 8, 2019, the Lord reached down and called an angel home to glory; Myrna Juanita Johnson Corley quietly breathed her last breathe at her residence in Columbia while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1934, in Wedgefield, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Luella Green Johnson. She attended St. Michael High in Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School in the Class of 1952. Myrna earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education, minoring in Library Science from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina. She furthered her studies by obtaining a Master's of Arts degree in Childhood Education from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City. She retired after spending many years as an educator in both Florence County and Richland School District One in Columbia, South Carolina. A lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal church, Myrna was a dedicated and hardworking member of Turner Memorial AME Church for over forty years, where her knowledge, wisdom, and financial contributions played an enormous role in the continued success of the church. She toiled faithfully in various capacities at Turner Memorial including: the Steward Board, Women's Missionary Society, Church School, and as former Co-Chair of Women's Day and Family Day. One of the members who started the tutoring program at Turner Memorial, she also served on the Board of Directors of Turner Child Development Center, and Myrna was instrumental in planning and publishing the Church Directory. Her demeanor was pleasant and amenable in getting along with everyone, and if ever anyone needed her assistance, they only had to ask. As dedicated to the community as to her church, Myrna was a member of several organizations that emphasized service including: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Club 24, and the Red Hat Society. A gracious and loyal woman always willing to help in her own quiet manner, Myrna was rarely outspoken, but when she did, she commanded the attention of all. While attending Allen University, Myrna met the love of her life, Lester Corley. They married in October of 1953 at her parents’ residence in Wedgefield, South Carolina. To this loving union was born a son, Kevin Todd Corley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester (October 2000). She leaves to cherish precious memories her son Kevin Todd (Cynthia) Corley of Dublin, Ohio; four grandchildren: LIFE REFLECTIONS The morning of Friday, November 8, 2019, the Lord reached down and called an angel home to glory; Myrna Juanita Johnson Corley quietly breathed her last breathe at her residence in Columbia while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 13, 1934, in Wedgefield, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Luella Green Johnson. She attended St. Michael High in Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School in the Class of 1952. Myrna earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education, minoring in Library Science from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina. She furthered her studies by obtaining a Master's of Arts degree in Childhood Education from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City. She retired after spending many years as an educator in both Florence County and Richland School District One in Columbia, South Carolina. A lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal church, Myrna was a dedicated and hardworking member of Turner Memorial AME Church for over forty years, where her knowledge, wisdom, and financial contributions played an enormous role in the continued success of the church. She toiled faithfully in various capacities at Turner Memorial including: the Steward Board, Women's Missionary Society, Church School, and as former Co-Chair of Women's Day and Family Day. One of the members who started the tutoring program at Turner Memorial, she also served on the Board of Directors of Turner Child Development Center, and Myrna was instrumental in planning and publishing the Church Directory. Her demeanor was pleasant and amenable in getting along with everyone, and if ever anyone needed her assistance, they only had to ask. As dedicated to the community as to her church, Myrna was a member of several organizations that emphasized service including: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Club 24, and the Red Hat Society. A gracious and loyal woman always willing to help in her own quiet manner, Myrna was rarely outspoken, but when she did, she commanded the attention of all. While attending Allen University, Myrna met the love of her life, Lester Corley. They married in October of 1953 at her parents’ residence in Wedgefield, South Carolina. To this loving union was born a son, Kevin Todd Corley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester (October 2000). She leaves to cherish precious memories her son Kevin Todd (Cynthia) Corley of Dublin, Ohio; four grandchildren: Antonié (Bethany) Gray, Jarred Corley, Brooke Corley and Elease Corley; two great-grandchildren: Brayden Gray and Aubrey Gray; nieces; nephews; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Myrna Juanita Johnson Corley

November 13, 1934 - November 8, 2019