Oweeda Johnson

Her Journey:

Qweeda Johnson (B.K.A. as Weeda) born April 25th, 1958 in Sikeston Mo. Oweeda was the seventh child born to the late Rev John and Arlene Johnson. The family relocated to Benton Harbor Mi. where they united with the St Paul Missionary Baptist Church where Oweeda was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev Elbert Brown.

Oweeda continue her spiritual growth severing under the now Pastor Elder George Robinson, Where she song with various choirs, St Paul Senior Choir, United Voice Choir and the Praise team. Oweeda also severed as a Nurse and an Usher during her time at St Paul. Serving God and doing his will was her first &l last love. Oweeda enjoyed people and engaging in great conversations that would make you laugh; Oweeda was very comical. One of Oweeda greatest joy was the birth of her Grandchildren. Oweeda loved her family and Church family. Oweeda entered into eternal rest at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapid Michigan surrounded by her family on Oct 14th, 2020 after fighting a long battle with COPD,Oweeda left an imprint on everyone she met.

What gave her joy?

 Oweeda loved Singing in the choir and working in the kitchen alongside her daughter and other members of the church. Oweeda would get up early in the morning and read her bible and later discuss what she read with her sister Glory. She found true happiness when she was asked to be the speaker for the 100 Women in white during the Union Missionary Baptist District Association Women’s day.

Who will miss her?

Oweeda leaves precious memories in the hearts of her five Children, Diata (Roy) Johnson and Yoniniha (Wesley) Parker both of Benton Harbor Mi. Vanchino Johnson of Kalamazoo Mi. Shamorrow Johnson of Coloma Mi. and Decorey Johnson of Indianapolis Ind.Twelve grandchildren: Ta'Tiara, Roy & Ne'Siya Anderson, Jay’Shawn Scrubbs, Arielle Coleman,Madalynn, Wesley,& Latham Parker, Karsen Johnson Isabelle Johnson  Corey Johnson, and Legend Smith,  Two great-grandchildren, Rihanna and Azyrea Anderson. Five siblings: Lonnie Johnson of Pittsburg California, Freddie Johnson of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Glory and Dairy (Barbara) Johnson of Benton Harbor and Patrick (Linda) Johnson of Kalamazoo Mi.  Three special friends, Pearlie McIntosh, Marilyn Hawkins, and Linda Williams. And a host of cousins, Church family, friends, and love ones.

Who will greet her on the other side?

As Weeda enters into her eternal life she will be greeted by her Parents Rev John and Arlene Johnson and her three brothers, John Jr, Edward, and Milton Johnson.

  Oweeda Johnson, You never said I'm leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knew why. A million times we needed you, A million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we love you still. In my our hearts you hold a place, That no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone For part of us went with you, The day God took you home.

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