Mrs. Martha Ann Johnson

Martha Ann Johnson was raised by her parents Rev. Martha Louise and William Dobbins of Evanston, IL. Born on November 6, 1931, the third of three children, Martha later developed spinal meningitis at the age of three which resulted in her becoming deaf and mute.

Martha attended a residential school for the hearing impaired in Jacksonville IL until the 6th grade when she returned home to Evanston after an illness.

Martha was active and baptized in her mother’s church, Church of the Living God, as a child and young adult. She later symbolized her dedication to Jehovah through water baptism becoming a Jehovah’s Witness where she was very active in the Kingdom Hall. Martha enjoyed fellowshipping with her spiritual brothers and sisters by participating in field service, Bible studies, and sharing Jehovah’s word. She was very proud to serve Jehovah for many years.

Having the most rewarding jobs as a homemaker, a devoted wife, and a loving mother to her four children, Martha took pride and honor in taking care of her family. As a loving, kind, and caring person she helped to assist anyone that she could. Often, Martha cared for young children in the neighborhood, and grandchildren.

Martha loved being a seamstress. She often created clothing for her children, knitting and crocheting decorations for the home and as gifts for family and friends. Cooking was another passion for Martha. She loved hosting family dinners.

On Saturday, March 30, 2024 Martha A. Johnson peacefully fell asleep in death. Preceding her in death were her parents, William Dobbins and Rev. Martha L. Dobbins, brother Henry, sister Alice, a stillborn son and her husband of 45 years, David T. Johnson.

Martha leaves a host of family to cherish her memory, four children (from her union with David T. Johnson) Bettye Ann Cohns (David), Louise Peakes (Lee), Charonna Johnson, David Johnson Jr., a sister-in-law, Alberta Lee, ten beloved grandchildren, Kaila Hutchen (Terry), David Cohns lll (Satoya), Damon Peakes, Leila Peakes, Perry Thomas Sr. (Shavon), Briyanna Briscoe, Danelle (Kenny), Davia Ruff, Kaylyn Clark Johnson, Travareus Jordan, seventeen great-grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

“So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption, it is raised up in corruption. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised up in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised up in power. It is sown a physical body, it is raised up a spiritual body. If there is a physical body, there is also a spiritual one.”

                                                            (1 Corinthians 15:42-44)

“Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”

(John 5:28, 29)

Please keep the family in your prayers. Services will stream live from You tube: Thompson Funeral Evanston @ 10:45 a.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Thompson Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. Mr. Philip L. Gillette ~ Funeral Director

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