Beulah Mae Johnson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Beulah Mae Johnson in Alton, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 87, on July 4, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Patterson and Maggie Patterson (Willis) of Alton, Illinois.; her husband Hewitt Johnson; and her children, Gregory Malone, Norma Jean Atkins (Malone) and Michelle Malone.
She is survived by: her children, Rhoda Hughes of Alton, IL, Brad Malone (Amanda) of Alton, IL, Rita Morrish of California, Shelly Ellis (Stephen) of Waldorf, MD and Suzette Gum (Benjamin) of Danville, CA; her grandchildren, Kendra Stiff (Curt) of Alton, IL, Ryan Atkins, Sr. of Alton, IL, Diaunca Atkins of Alton, IL, Brad Malone, Jr. (Cynthia) of Belleville, IL, Crissy Malone of North Carolina, Bradtisha Malone of Springfield, IL, Christopher Atkins of Alton, IL, Travan Hughes, Jr. of Alton, IL, Trae Malone of Atlanta, GA, Gregory Malone of Indiana, Rickey Meeks (Alecia) of Alton, Karis Phillips of Alton, IL, Cheri McCrady of Alton, IL, Breyana Causey (Tevin) of Alton, Leah Bollinger of Alexandria, VA, Siedah Morrish of California, James Bollinger of Tempe, Theodore Gum of Danville, CA and Milo Gum of Danville, CA; and her siblings, David Patterson of St. Louis, MO, Thelma Ware of Chicago, IL and Mary Louise Swopes of Chicago, IL. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; a host of cousins.
She was acknowledged for her many contributions to various clubs and organizations which included: Chairman of Sig-Tri-Hi Organization, Illinois American Association of Colored Women (IACW), Chairman of the Flamingo Club of the YWCA, general Chairman of Coronation of Petere, The Red Hat Society, and she hosted many high tea and book club events in her lavish home.
