Gertrude Betty Lee Johnson

Ms. Gertrude Betty Lee Johnson passed away , her funeral service is Saturday February 15,2025 visitation is 12:30-1:00PM  and service starts at 1:00pm at Swift Street AME Zion Church, 4408 Swift St, Greensboro, NC 27407.

A Celebration of Life for Gertrude Betty Lee Johnson

 Gertrude Betty Lee Johnson born on April 9, 1935 was granted her heavenly wings on February 6, 2025. Gertrude grew up in the Terra Cotta community in Greensboro, North Carolina and was educated in the Guilford County Public School System.

Gertrude joined church at a very early age and continued to build her faith upon God‘s Holy word. Gertrude was known by many names such as: Momma, Ma, Grandma, Aunt Gertrude and Ms. Gert. Gertrude enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners, celebrating with family, dancing, playing cards (deuces as long as she was winning), and having those amazing cookouts, we all attended.

The spirit of Gertrude was to nurture (giving a place to stay to many). To give (if you have a need she would see how she could help you and to love unconditionally! To know Gertrude was to love her.

God! Thank you for your phenomenal artistry in the creation of our Queen Gertrude

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents: William Johnson Sr., and Nellie Bell Copeland Johnson and 12 sibling that will be welcoming her into heaven.

Left here on earth to carry on her legacy:

One Son, Kenneth Johnson (Andora) of Kernersville, North Carolina; One Daughter, Amanda Williams of Chester, Virginia; One Sister, Pauline Pennix of Greensboro, North Carolina.

Eight Grandchildren: ShaQuan Johnson, DeJanira Johnson,  Kenya Johnson, MaKayla Johnson, Isaiah Johnson, Heaven Johnson, Shanelle Gilmer, and Nyemia Elliott.

Ten Great Grandchildren; NaTasha Johnson, Nyla Johnson, Nova Johnson, Kai Johnson, J’Khon Stout, LaTarsha Stout, Shonda Stout, Nyi’Lani Elliott, Ni’Lano Elliott, Nyi’Laya Elliott.

Two Great Great Grandchildren; Ariya Caldwell and MarKell Gilmer; a host of nieces and nephews; a devoted niece, Stephanie Johnson, who cared for her until the end. A devoted friend Renee Chavis. There are numerous friends that loved and appreciated Gertrude.

“Well done good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:23

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