Alberta Josephine Johnson, age 76, of Shelbyville, passed away March 7, 2024, at her home, under the loving care and comfort of her family and Aveanna Hospice.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Elder Greg Wilhoite was eulogist. Burial followed in Willow Mount Cemetery.
The family received visitors 12 noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
Alberta Josephine Johnson, affectionally called “Phine”, was born November 27, 1947, to the late Alford and Audrey Johnson, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. She came from a very large family, one of sixteen children. She attended Harris High School. As a young child growing up, she attended Bright Temple Church of God in Christ. Her journey in the workplace was with the Gragg and Daniel family. They called her “Momma Bert”.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death three brothers, Alfred, Harold, and George Johnson; five sisters, Margaret Johnson, Cora Stewart, Annette Johnson, Charlotte Johnson, and Wanda Johnson.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two daughters, Fredia Johnson and Melissa Johnson; four grandchildren, Danica Johnson, Brandy Johnson, Brittney Johnson, and Breeann Johnson; three great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Kenzleigh, and Carter; two brothers, James Johnson and Jerry Johnson; five sisters, Louise Bonner, Lucille Worthy, Margie Anderson, Janie Johnson, and Sherry Johnson; one special sister in love, Linda Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, and six bonus children, Daniel Gragg, Matthew Gragg, Nathan Gragg, Jenny Quinn, Sarah Gragg, and Julie Levic.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
