Mother Carrie Lee Roberts Johnson Order of Service Tributes€¦ · Carrie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the Pleasant Grove M.B. Church at an early age and sang

Mother Carrie Lee Roberts was born May 29, 1932 to the late Morris and Bessie Owens Roberts in Bentonia, Mississippi. Carrie was one of eleven siblings born to this union. L.C Roberts, Morris Ella Spriggins, T.J. Roberts, Louis Roberts, Ozellia Shaffer- Collins, Ranell Roberts, Felton Roberts, Eunice Houston, and Minnie Verl Roberts all preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her children, John Earl and Wilbert and grandchild, "Tre Tre".

Carrie received her early education in a one room Church school house. She completed the 11th grade.

Carrie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the Pleasant Grove M.B. Church at an early age and sang in the church choir.

Carrie married R.D. Knight and moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1950. To this union four (4) children were born: John Earl, Wilbert, Vanessa Faye and Yvette Denise. Times were hard and things fell apart for this family.

Carrie later met the love of her life Robert Lee Johnson and they were united in Holy matrimony in 1972. The two formed a partnership that was truly blessed by God. The two were successful entrepreneurs. They ran their own business that lasted until the two retired and moved back to Jackson, Mississippi in 2005.

While in Chicago she united with Grace Memorial M.B. Church where she served in many capacities. Upon returning back to Mississippi, she rejoined Pleasant Grove and was a faithful member of the Sunday School, Mother Board, Bible Class, Choir and wherever she was needed.

Carrie leaves to mourn; a loving and devoted husband: Robert Lee Johnson; three (3) children: Vanessa Faye Avant, Yvette Denise (Harry Carl) Wilson and Jason (Michelle} Knight all of Chicago, Illinois; three (3) step children: Denise Gathing, Joyce (Eric) Bryant, and Janice Williams all of Chicago, Illinois; one (1) brother: Melvin Roberts of Jackson, Mississippi; two (2) sisters-in-law: Mrs. Burnice Roberts of Jackson, Mississippi and Norwedia Spencer of Shreveport, Louisiana; one (1) brother-in-law: Remus Houston f B l i M l d l (11) d hild d h f

Mother Carrie Lee Roberts Johnson Order of Service Tributes Dr. Hurtestine Wilkerson, Program Guide

Prelude ....................................................................................... Musician

Processional ................................................................ Clergy and Family

Musical Selection ......................................................... Combined Choirs

~Scripture Readings~

Old Testament ........................................................ Dr. Carolyn Townsel

New Testament ................................................... Bro. Miller Johnson, Jr.

Prayer ............................................................... Pastor Willie Richardson Liberty Missionary Baptist Church

Musical Selection ......................................................... Combined Choirs Words of Comfort ................................................... Dr. Charles Townsel Solo ........................................................................... Bro. Rodney Phillips

~Life Reflections~

As a Church Member ............................................. Bro. Warren Mason

As a Mother .................................................................. Sis. Ella Jo Harris

As a Friend ............................................................... Rev. Marvin Hunter

Acknowledgements & Resolutions ................ Dr. Hurtestine Wilkerson

Solo ........................................................................ Sis. Dorothy Vaughan

Eulogy ............................................................... Pastor Charles I. Bradley Funeral Directors in Charge ........................................... Shaffer-Collins

Recessional......................... “Sweet Home” ....... Clergy, Family & Friends

God Saw You Getting Tired God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be

So he put His arms around you And whispered "Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you As you slowly slipped away

And though we loved you dearly We couldn't make you stay.

Your golden heart stopped beating Your tired hands put to rest

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Love Your Husband, Robert Johnson

Farewell Dear Mother

Somewhere in my heart beneath all my grief and pain, Is a smile I still wear at the sound of your dear name.

The precious word is ‘MOTHER’, she was my world you see, But now my heart is breaking cause she’s no longer here with me.

God chose her for His angel to watch me from above, To guide me and advise me and know that I’m still loved.

The day she had to leave me when her life on earth was through, God had better plans for her, for this, I surely knew.

When I think of her kind heart and all those loving years, My memories surround me and I can’t hold back the tears. She truly was my best friend, someone I could confide in,

She always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin. I want to thank you Mother for teaching me so well,

And though the time has come that I must bid you this farewell. I’ll remember all you’ve taught me and make you proud you’ll see.

Thank you my Dear Mother for all the love you showed me. Although you’ve left this earth and now you’ve taken flight,

I know that you are here with me each morning, noon and night.

Your Loving Children and Grandchildren

Saturday, July 6, 2019

11:00 a.m.

Pleasant Grove M.B. Church 951 Highway 433 Bentonia, MS 39040

Rev. Charles I. Bradley, Officiating Pastor

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Love is shown by action, words and deeds. For each loving card, each comforting word, each loving flower,

each gracious prayer, please accept our thanks and gratitude. And to all that may have given themselves to lighten our load and

lift our spirit, for this we say Thank You so very much. The family of Mrs. Carrie Lee Johnson acknowledge every act of

kindness and sympathy extended during this most, trying times. We ask for your prayers and support and furthermore, we ask

that God may bless each of you. ~ The Family ~

Active Pallbearers

T.J Roberts Jr. | Felton Roberts Jr.

Kenith Roberts | Dameon Roberts

Earl King Roberts | Louis Roberts Jr.

Morris Roberts | Kenneth Roberts

Honorary Pallbearers

Deacons & Trustees of Pleasant Grove Church

Flower bearers

Nieces, Mother Board & Ushers

Interment:

Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery Bentonia, Mississippi

Repast

Pleasant Grove Fellowship Hall

Services Entrusted To:

Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home, Inc. 247 West Sixth Street ~ Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194

Office: (662) 746-3985