Rosa Barfield “Big Momma” Johnson, age 83, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Ga. Rosa was born on October 8, 1932 in Madison, Fl. to Joe Barfield and Rosa Major Barfield. Mother Johnson was an active member of the St. James M.B. Church where she served on the Deaconess Board. Her love for the Lord extended from her home to the community. She loved to cook and shared this gift through feeding family and friends. Mother Johnson touched many lives young and old, and will be missed not only by her family, but the entire community. Mother Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, David Johnson, Sr.; a daughter, Eunice Glee; and a grandson, Jermaine Johnson. She is survived by three children: Eugene Johnson, Geraldine Johnson and David Johnson, Jr. (Gwendolyn), all of Madison, Fl.; two sisters-in-law: Clemmie Hudson (TC) and Mary Johnson, both of Madison, Fl.; nine grandchildren: Cedric Johnson (Debra), Sean Johnson, Kenneth Glee, Lisa Daniels (Reverend Reginald Daniels), Morgan Scurry (Demetria) Shedrick Johnson, Sr., Kendal Johnson, Bryce Johnson, Sr. and Michelle Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga; 34 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many sorrowing friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 4, at 12 o’clock noon at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 497 Georgetown Road, Madison, Fl., where Reverend Octavious Tookes is the Pastor.
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1. Rosa Barfield Johnson