Marylin F. Johnson-Jeffcoat

[Pages:8]Marylin F. Johnson-Jeffcoat

Marilyn Faye Johnson-Jeffcoat, was born November 9, 1954, in West

Columbia, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of Corine Hopkins Johnson and the late Nathaniel Johnson. She was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Marilyn was educated in the public schools of Lexington County. She attended Twin City and Batesburg-Leesville High School, where she was a member of the cheering squad. She continued her education at the University of South Carolina, where she graduated in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in Education. While at USC, she was a proud member of the University of South Carolina marching band; and Tau Beta Sigma Sorority, the National Honorary Band Sorority. After graduation, she was employed with the Lexington County Tax Commission. She later began her career at the Human Affairs Commission in Columbia, South Carolina, from which she retired after many years of dedicated service.

Marilyn loved music and she used her gift to faithfully serve God and her community. She was a musician and minister of music for more than 40 years in Columbia and the surrounding area. She was currently serving at Mt. Pleasant CME Church. Some of the churches she has served include, Heyward AME Church, Corner Stone Baptist Church, and Mt. Zion AME Church, just to name a few. She will be remembered for the music workshops, recitals, and concerts that she brought the music community in Columbia and the state of South Carolina.

Marilyn enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. She enjoyed football and basketball and she was an avid supporter of the USC Women's Basketball Team. Though she is no longer physically with us, her loving spirit, her love of music, her family and others will forever live in our hearts.

Ms. Jeffcoat was also preceded in death by her brother, Calvin (Joan) Johnson.

Those who will forever cherish Marilyn's fond and precious memories are her two loving and devoted daughters, Brandolyn Rowe Scott of Irmo, SC; and Alesia Johnson of Lexington, SC; her precious granddaughters, Brianna Scott and Cheyenne Scott , both of Irmo, SC; and Jaeda Taylor and Reina Santana, both of Lexington, SC; her loving and caring mother, Corine H. Johnson of Batesburg, SC; her caring brothers, Robert (Sandra) Johnson of Batesburg, SC; Alvin Johnson of Columbia, SC; and James (Valerie) Johnson of Norristown, PA; and her loving sisters, Elizabeth Johnson of Columbia, SC; Costena (William) Kelly of Edmund, SC; and Patricia Johnson of Batesburg, SC; her nephews, Robert Wilkins of Columbia, SC; Gregory Wilkins of Lexington, SC; Calvin Johnson, Jr. of Batesburg, SC; Steven Johnson of Columbia, SC; Darryl Wilkins of Atlanta, GA; Michael Johnson of Columbia, SC; Maurice (Elaine) Johnson of Gaston, SC; Alvin (Markita) Johnson of Charleston, SC; William (Camille) Kelly, Jr. of San Diego, CA; Stevenson Adams, Jr. of Leesville, SC; and James Johnson, Jr. of Norristown, PA; her nieces, Cassandra (Kenneth) Martin of Irmo, SC; Kawana (Kelvin) Nelson, Lachele Johnson, both of Batesburg, SC; Kenya Johnson of Norristown, PA; and Patsy (Cisco) Gortman of Elgin, SC; her loving aunt, Violetta Johnson of Suitland, MD; her special friends, Robin Jackson, Queen Linen, and Shu Yun Dreher; a host of great nephews and nieces; cousins, and her special fur grand-babies Gucci, Clover, Cosmo, and Kano; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends, all of whom are saddened by her untimely departure, but rejoice that she is with the Lord.

Order of Service

Prelude

~ FANFARE "TRUMPET VOLUNTARY" ~

Processional ...................................................................................................................................................... Clergy and Family

Final Viewing of Loved One.........................................................................................................BTFH Directors

Opening Hymn................................................................................................................................................. "Going Up Yonder"

Scripture Readings:...........................................................................................................Reverend Betty Brown

New Testament ? Psalm 23

Lead Associate Minister, BBC

Old Testament ? Romans 8:31-39

Prayer of Comfort...................................................................................... Deacon John Amaker, Pleasant Hill CME Church

Musical Selection .................................................................................................................................... Clifford & Clifton Boyd

Reflections.............................................................................................................. Mary Williams, Human Affairs Commission

(2 min. please)

Karen DuBos, Lexington School District One

Kenneth Vinson, Heyward AME Church

Queen Linen, Long Time Friend

Musical Selection .................................................................................................................................... Clifford & Clifton Boyd

Reflections........................................................................................................................... Robin H. Jackson, Long Time Friend

(2 min. please)

James "Jim" Johnson, Brother

Brandolyn & Alesia, Daughters

Musical Selection................................................................................"We Will Understand It Better By and By" Words of Comfort..............................................................................................................................Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr.

Recessional..............................................................................................................."Let The Church Say Amen"

Now that I've come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared,

Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone.

It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to Jesus whom we know,

Laugh at the things we used to do. Miss me, but let me go.

There was magic in our Mother's touch, and sunshine in her smile. There was love in everything she did that made our lives worthwhile.

We found both hope and courage just by looking into her eyes. Her laughter was a source of joy; her works were warm and wise.

There was kindness and compassion to be found in her embrace. And we saw the light of heaven shining from our Mother's face.

We know you'll watch over us and be our guiding light, Giving us the strength we need to face days ahead without you in sight.

You are our loving mother, and we know that you'll always be with us, whatever we do, wherever we go.

We could close our eyes and our minds, Looking back, filled with sadness that you are gone.

Or we can do what you'd want. Remember the love, smile, open our eyes and go on.

We Love You, Brandolyn and Alesia

The family of the late Marilyn F. Johnson-Jeffcoat wants to thank each of you for the many kindnesses that have been shown to them during this difficult time.

We are grateful for your prayers, calls, flowers, and other gestures extended to us. May God bless each of you for being a blessing to our family.

Columbia Office 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203

(803) 254-2000

SERVICE HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED TO:

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

Sumter Office 353 Manning Avenue Sumter, South Carolina 29150

(803) 848-4002

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