Sara A. Johnson

SARA A. BRIDGES JOHNSON, the youngest of eleven children, was born to the late John H. Bridges and Eliza Jane Cozart Bridges on October 7, 1939 in Granville County, North Carolina and entered into eternity on August 28, 2005.Sara began her education in Granville County, North Carolina and completed it at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Baltimore, Maryland.At an early age, Sara joined Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Durham, N.C. Upon relocating to Baltimore, she joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior and was a member of the choir. Sara continued her walk with Christ as a member and usher at Mt. Calvary Star Baptist Church under the leadership of first the Late Rev. Noble Toyer and later Rev. Dr. Alex Young, Sr. In January 1988, Sara became a dedicated member of New David Baptist Church of Christ under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Earl Nathan Woodard. While at New David, Sara served as a committed member of the usher board, until her health began to fail. She also was a member of the Baptist Women United.Sara met and married Albert M. Johnson, Sr. on June 24, 1972. Into this union, Sara brought three children from a previous marriage, Angela P., Wanda T. and Kenneth L. Yates, and Albert brought two children from a previous marriage, Deloris V. and Albert M. “Matthew” Johnson, Jr.Sara had a very strong commitment to family and she created family in whatever environment she entered, whether work, church, or community. For example, Sara was instrumental in forming the Belair-Edison 4x4 Neighborhood Community Association. She was a “drum-major” for education and her children are an example of her commitment. She would always remind them that success was like a ladder: the higher you climb, the better the view, and to always remain true to yourself.Sara was employed at the Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation for over 20 years. She retired on December 31, 2004.Sara joins her mother and father, John and Eliza C. Bridges, two brothers, John Nathaniel and Roy Augustus “Gus” and one sister, Martha Elizabeth “Liz”. Those remaining to cherish fond memories are: a loving husband, Albert M. Johnson, Sr.; children, Angela P., Wanda T., and Kenneth L. Yates; Deloris V. and Albert M. Johnson, Jr.; grandchildren, Janiece K. Yates, Ako-Akeem C. Boyd (Donette), Lamont (Katrina), Daniel (Deanie), and Rondell (Chiny); seven great-grands; one brother, John Elvis Bridges; three sisters, Beatrice Cogwell of Oxford, N.C.; Dorothy Mitz and Louise Langston, both of Baltimore, Maryland; three sisters-in-law, Mary Bridges of Baltimore, MD, Virginia Johnson of Richmond, VA and Shirley Robinson of Chesterfield Co., VA; five brothers-in-law, Rev. Thomas E. Langston, Sr., Jessie Johnson, and Louis Johnson all of Baltimore, MD, Herbert Johnson and Spencer Jackson, both of Louisa, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and caring friends.

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Sara A. Johnson

October 7, 1939 - August 28, 2005