Esther Anne Johnson

May 7, 1932 - January 7, 2022

Deaconess Esther Anne Cotman Johnson (89) was born on May 7, 1932, in Charles City, VA, went peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 7, 2022. Preceding her earthly departure was her loving husband, Thomas “Raymond” Johnson, Sr., sons, Vernon “Hugo” Johnson Sr., and Thomas “Junie” Raymond Johnson Jr. She leaves behind her children, Lorenzo Isaac “Ike” Johnson, Sr., Deborah Bradby (Bervick “Pete”), Doreen Cephas and Cardell “Pop” Johnson. She also leaves to cherish her memory 1 Sister, Elnora Lightfoot (Richmond); 1 Brother, Ralph Lightfoot (Florida); Daughters at heart- Brenda Cotman, Dale Crewe, & Eva “Pokey” Bell-Pugh; Devoted Uncle and Aunt- Stanley “Sam” Cotman (Hilda); 9 Grandchildren, Vernon Johnson, Jr., Lorenzo Johnson, Jr., Wayne Crawley Jr., Harvey Taylor Jr., Arndre’ Johnson, Brian Bradby, Ameka Johnson, Esther Bradby-Carter & Jerel Johnson; 9 Great- Grandchildren, Vershaun Johnson, Alexusia Johnson, Almasi Taylor, Eleysia Bell, James Winfield II, Xavier Washington, Elaynah Winfield, Rhea Taylor & Kai Taylor; 2 Great- Great Grandchildren, Kameron Johnson & Naomi Mitchell; Special Friends – Mattie Wallace (*Best Friend*), Jackie Wallace & Clara Harris and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 12-Noon Friday, January 14, 2022, at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge, VA. A viewing will take place Thursday January 13th from 6pm-8pm at the funeral home. Burial to follow services at Little Elam Baptist Church. **Masks are required when attending services** *Services for Mrs. Johnson will be livestreamed at the following link, beginning 10 minutes prior to the service: https://vimeo.com/event/825142 **If for some reason we have technical issues with the live stream, we will post the recording of the service at the same link in a couple days, after service.**