Madge O. Johnson

Madge O (Ormand) Johnson, age 90 of Jersey, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 4 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born on January 17, 1922 in Lonoke County, Arkansas to Sam and Lecy (McGhee) Ormand. She was the eldest of their five daughters. She was the wife (55 years married Dec. 6 1940) of James Carl Johnson who preceded her in death on April 1, 1995. She is survived by their five children: Margaret Starnes (Estel, deceased) of Cabot; Betty Heird (Calvin, deceased) of Warren; Linda White (Hugh) of Vancouver, Wash.; Carla Crowder (George) of Sherwood and Samuel P (Sam) Johnson (Rita) of Flower Mound, Texas. Madge is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and many niece, nephews and numerous friends. Madge was a member of the Methodist Church in Jersey then the First United Methodist Church in Warren. She participated in community activities and was a member of the Soil Conservation Board, Bradley County Pink Tomato Association, Shady Grove Cemetery Association and Jersey Fire Department. Her enjoyment in life came from her love "of people". She loved to cook, entertain, work hard and laugh. She and Carl were tomato farmers (partial to the Bradley tomato variety) cattle breeders and vegetable growers. Her most rewarding roles in life were those of Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt Madge and Friend. Her grandchildren still quote her three favorite expressions: "sure we can", "just do right" and "see you in the morning!" Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Thursday November 8th at Frazer's Chapel with Rev. Gary Maskell officiating. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Wednesday at Frazer's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred The First United Methodist, 111 West Church Street, Warren, Ark. 71671 or the Donald W. Reynolds Y.M.C.A., 207 North Main Street, Warren, Ark. 71671. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.