Ruthie Mae Smalls Johnson Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruthie Mae Smalls Johnson of Johns Island, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 19, 2025 at the age of 90. Ruthie Mae Smalls touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Ruthie Mae Smalls' spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She is survived by: her husband Thomas Johnson Sr.; and her children, Rev. Robert Gordon (Lucretia), Walter Gordon (Betty J.), Lawerence E. Gordon (Patrisha), Pamela Gordon, Rev. Arnold Gordon (Janet), Gail G. Simmons (Robert), Angela Blake (Keith), Thomas Johnson Jr. (Christina) and Linda J. Ransom (Maurice).

Visitation was held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Greater St John AME Church (4326 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island, SC 29455). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Greater MacEdonia AME Church (725 Savage Rd, Charleston, SC 29414). A burial was held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at the Greater St John AME Church (4326 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island, SC 29455).