Mother quietly slipped away in the early hours of Monday, November 24th. She was lovingly received by her Lord and Savior and joyously met by ther beloved husband Melvin and son Mike. Precious family who joined in celebration were her father, Joe Ellett, mother, Bernice Garrett, and sister, Joan Joiner; as well as family too numerous to name, but never forgotten by her. She was greatly surprised by the number of brothers and sisters in Christ who greeted her, whom she had led and taught the truths of God's word.
Mama, Nanny, Aunt B, and Sister will be remembered most for her many expressions of love. She generously planted seeds of grace and wisdom in those of us she loved so well. She prayed for us, she fed us, she nursed us, and encouraged us. She taugh us how to love and be a child of God. We are left with all she instilled in us to live out the legacy of faith she passed on to us. What better life could we have witnessed than one devoted to God in all that she was?
Mother was a homemaker, a caregiver, a seamstress, a bookkeeper, a teacher, a writer, and a poet. All of these talents were enjoyed by her, but she especially loved teaching. She collected certain great books and beautiful glassware she hoped that we would all enjoy when she went home with her Lord. She took pleasure in conversation about her memories of past generations of family and friends she loved when growing up in San Angelo. The home she died in was the home she and Daddy lived in most of their 69 years of marriage. Mama sang to her children, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren whe she rocked them and sat with them on the porch swing. The neighbors who were sear friends were named Whiffen, Tindall, Hollis, Phillips, Walker, Amacker, and many more she always spoke of fondly. The church family was esteened by her and Daddy, so her memories included dear pastors, teachers and friends. Mother had sweet memories of working for her dear friend Virginia at Holland's and never forgot those she worked closely with there who became family. When Daddy passed away in August, Mama's memory began to diminish, but she knew that she was home and was loved by those who cherished her gift of the life lived fully.
Mother, 88 yrs., and Daddy 92 yrs., passed from us within 3 months of each other. We grieve our loss, but rejoice in the memory of their lives together and all the precious years we shared. The family wants to thank all who have been so loving and supportive in these past few months. The funeral for Mama will be at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 28th, and 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Randall Wehmeyer officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com
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