Viola Johnson Bee

Viola Johnson Bee, fondly known as Babes, was born on March 4, 1924 in Roxboro, North Carolina to the late Ernest Johnson and Margaret Beasley Johnson. She was formally educated in the public schools of Roxboro, North Carolina She quietly passed into the presence of her beloved Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at the Future Care Sandtown Nursing Facility, Viola was a blessed age of 94. She was employed at the Continental Can Company for 37 years, retiring in September 1978. Viola was married to the love of her life, Julius Nathaniel Bee, on September 25, 1949 until his death June 6, 1988. They were married for 39 years. From this union one child, Jacqueline Bernadina, was born. Viola was a faithful member of Whatcoat Methodist Church and followed them to the current location of Union Memorial United Methodist Church. At Union, she joined the flower Circle under the leadership of the late Goldie Davage. She was the Business Manager for both the flower Circle and Gospel Choir for over 20 years She planned numerous day, weekend and yearly trips to raise money for the church and her organizations within the church. She was a faithful soprano for many years in the Gospel; and Mass Choirs. She loved singing until her health started failing. She was the top fan in the congregation. Fondly referred to as The Golden Girls, Viola and her sister Velma were like two peas in a pod. They established their own travel club, B's Travel Club. They used this venture to continue raising money for their church, Union Memorial. Viola was a very loving person and loved her family. She loved to dance and could dance from the Madison to the latest line dances. She had rhythm, could keep up with the best and was graceful. She lived in the 2800 block of Baker Street for over 69 years. She was very well respected and admired by all. She kept a beautiful home and was known for her culinary talents in the kitchen. An avid lover of animals, she had several beloved pets (cats and dogs) over the years. Everyone knew Ms. Bee. If she was sitting on the porch everyone knew to speak. As her grandson say, she was the OG of Baker Street. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter Jacqueline Bee-McGlotten; her beloved sister, Velma J. Bailey; three grandchildren, Ja'Mel N. Butler (Nikki), Dion D. Christian (Moo) and Jocelyn D. Christian (Joce); six great grandchildren, Jada, Jamar and Justin Whitehead, Dion J. Christian, Macklin C. Guy, Jr. and Kasey N. Christian; her niece Louise Walker, who was more like a sister; two devoted church daughters, Gina Coley and Cathy Harden; and a host of great nieces, great nephews and cousins too many to name.

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Viola Johnson Bee

March 4, 1924 - June 10, 2018