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Johnnie Mae Jemison

01/09/1931 - 09/11/2022

Obituary For Johnnie Mae Jemison

Johnnie Mae Gardner Jemison or Mrs. J as she was affectionately addressed was born January 9, 1931 in Aliceville, AL. to the late Johnny and Lillie Gardner. She entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving and devoted family at the age of 91.

Mrs. Jemison was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Seniors on the Move, the General Missionary Society and served on many committees in the church.

Other than her parents, Mrs. Jemison was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jemison, Jr; son, William Austin Gardner; brother, Joe Gardner; and sister-in-law, Mary Gardner.

She leaves to cherish her memories; four children, Shirley Jemison Howe (Arthur), Dwight Jemison (Lavern), Dorothy Jemison Gordan (Glynn) and Robert Jemison III; a granddaughter, that she helped raise, Patrice Luttrell (Aliphia); siblings, James T. Gardner and Gibbs Gardner (Mildred); daughters-in-law, Sandra Jemison and Katie Gardner; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly.

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jemison will take place on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Friendship Baptist Church, 831 6th Ave., at 3:30 p.m. EST.

Interment will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning Georgia.

Visitation Sunday, begins at 2:00 until 4:00 PM.

Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.

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Services

Visitation

Sep
18
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Homegoing Celebration

Sep
19
Friendship Baptist Church

831 6th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901

3:30 PM
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Interment

Sep
22
Main Post Cemetery

7381 Ingersoll St
Ft. Benning, GA 31905

11:00 AM
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Red and White Handled Basket was sent for Johnnie Mae Jemison - September 17, 2022

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Dot,Patrice, siblings and family. I love you All, your mother was like a mother to me. She welcomed me to her home with open arms. She and my mother attended outings together, planned by Dot and me Precious Memories will always ,linger

Prayers and brighter day ahead

Gwenetta Sullivan-Echols, Auburn

Gwenetta sullivan echols

Dot, I'm sending my deepest condolences and prayers. I was saddened to hear that your mother passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Pat M. Kahiga

Pat MK

My Condolences to the Jemison Family, may God strength you during this time.

Gwen Rawls

Gwen Rawls

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