Augustine Johnson

Augustine Johnson Obituary DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FAMILY, OUR STAFF AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, MASKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTRANCE INTO THE FUNERAL HOME. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. Augustine Johnson was born on April 22, 1952 in Ruleville, Mississippi. She was the second child of Walter Porter and Hettie McFarland, raised by her Grandmother in her early years who instilled morals, values, and her love for Christ. After the passing of her grandmother at the age of nine, Augustine was reunited with her mother and siblings in Chicago, Illinois on the south-side. Augustine passed along the teachings of her grandmother on to her siblings where she became a sound voice and role model to them. At the age of 16 she went to Job Corp and later decided to come back home and began to work with The Black Panther Party recruiting youth and changing lives. At the Age of 27 she then moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she worked to provide a living for her two young children Makanya and Gilmore. Augustine then moved to the west-side of Cleveland where she met many of her friends and extended family. Augustine then had three beautiful girls named Marketta, Patricia, and Jessica. Augustine was a community mother and loved on all of those who was in her presence with her infectious personality and loving spirit. When we say LIFE OF THE PARTY, we can all agree she was the PARTY. Augustine began to use her strengths which aided in the formation of Auggies Daycare. She helped with raising so many of friends and extended family children that becoming a second mother was just who she was. Augustine had a love for fishing, reading and history. When she walked in the room her smile would brighten you up instantly. Augustine departed this life on July 29, 2021. She was survived by her three children and their spouses: Makanya (Sherrell), Gilmore (Tammy), and Marketta (Ronald Jr.). One sister Greta; four brothers: Percy, Walter, Richard, and Eddie Lee. Three sisters: Linda, Gloria, Martha and one brother Irvin. Augustine had 14 grandchildren: William (Kimberlyn), Willie (Anais), Gilmore IV (Carolina), Devante, Treymore, Jenixa, Patricia, Rylee, Kamore, Mikayla, Janiyah, Jada, Courtney, and Zoey. 12 great-grandchildren: Alex, William Jr., Willie Jr., Nariah, Jeremih, Messiah, London, Moises, Pharaoh, Gilmore V, Carleón, and Jaylani. A host of relatives, friends and extended family (Whites, Tatums and Thompsons). She had her loves and each one of them know how special they were to her and her family. She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Patricia and Jessica. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Augustine Johnson, please visit our floral store. Read More

Augustine Johnson

April 22, 1952 - July 29, 2021