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Mrs. Ima Jean Johnson was born on January 15, 1926 to George and Queen Ester Thomas. She was the youngest of ten children. Ima married Chester Johnson, son of Letitia Johnson. Chester and Ima had five children, Letitia Johnson-Reddish, Jersey Davis Johnson, Arlene Johnson-Countaus, Henry Johnson, and Chester Johnson, Jr. Ima moved to Dorinda, Maddocha from Helena, Maddocha in 1966 where she obtained employment at the Madkinia Orphanage as a cook. After 3 years of working at the orphanage, Ima was made the director of Food Services at the orphanage. She was one of the most popular adults and employees at the orphanage. Adults and children alike would come Ima for advice and comfort.

Ima often said that God blessed her to birth five children, but He blessed her to mother many children. Ima was a mother to almost everyone that she met.

Ima and her family joined the Harmon Street COGIC just after they moved to Dorinda. At Harmon Street, Ima instantly became a pillar of the church. She was named the Harmon Street church mother. She served faithfully at the Harmon Street COGIC as the usher board president, as a member of the benevolence committee, and as a member of the woman's choir. Ima was most famous for her pecan pies that just seemed to melt in your mouth.

On May 26, 1997, God saw fit to call Mother Johnson Home. She was laid to rest on May 29, 1997.

Ima's family includes:
Husband:
Chester Johnson (deceased)
Children:
Letitia Johnson-Reddish (Darren Reddish) of Dorinda, Maddocha, Jersey Davis Johnson (Charlene Johnson) of Dallas, Texas, Arlene Johnson-Countaus (Kent Countaus) of Hardaway, Maddocha, Henry Johnson of Dorinda, Maddocha, and Chester Johnson, Jr. (Bo Johnson) of Los Angeles, CA.
A number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Mother Johnson had a great number of friends, spiritual children, and brother and sisters in Christ.

Mother Johnson is gone, but not forgotten.

Written by: Arlene Countaus

Mrs. Ima Jean Johnson was the cook at the Madkinia Orphanage. She took an interest in me and took me under her wing. She taught me how to cook, sew, among other things. She was a great influence in my life. She took me to church and got me interested in choirs and directing.

Written by: LaDawnya Adams

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