Mary Johnson Obituary Mary Davis Johnson October 20, 1929 － April 19, 2024 Franklin － Mary Emily Davis Johnson, 94, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Born in Selma, NC, and a former resident of Portsmouth, VA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Freddie Davis and Charity Elizabeth Taylor "Chat" Davis. She was also predeceased by her first husband Lester D. Starling, her second husband Albert Lewis Johnson, two sons William Lester Starling and Donald Ray Johnson, and a granddaughter, Fancy Moore Stewart. Mary was the former owner of Johnson's Seafood Grill and Crabhouse in Portsmouth. She was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Dorothy Moore (Gil) of Courtland and Lorraine Starling of Franklin; a son, Samuel R. Johnson (Cindy) of Kinston, NC; a brother, Ralph Davis (Sandra) of Chesapeake; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2PM Monday, April 22, 2024 in Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth with Pastor Randall Wright officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Harvest Christian Fellowship. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Apr. 19, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Mary-Johnson 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mary-johnson-obituary?id=54917888 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mary Emily Davis Johnson, 94, passed away on 19 April 2024. Born in Selma, NC, she was a former Portsmouth resident and owner of Johnson's Seafood Grill and Crabhouse. She was predeceased by two husbands and two sons. Mary is survived by three children, a brother, and numerous grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service was held at 2 PM on 22 April 2024 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, with Pastor Randall Wright officiating. The family suggested memorial donations be made to Harvest Christian Fellowship. ### The Edited Obituary Mary Johnson Obituary Mary Davis Johnson 20 October 1929 - 19 April 2024 Franklin - Mary Emily Davis Johnson, 94, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Born in Selma, NC, and a former resident of Portsmouth, VA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Freddie Davis and Charity Elizabeth Taylor "Chat" Davis. She was also predeceased by her first husband Lester D. Starling, her second husband Albert Lewis Johnson, two sons William Lester Starling and Donald Ray Johnson, and a granddaughter, Fancy Moore Stewart. Mary was the former owner of Johnsons Seafood Grill and Crabhouse in Portsmouth. She was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Dorothy Moore (Gil) of Courtland and Lorraine Starling of Franklin; a son, Samuel R. Johnson (Cindy) of Kinston, NC; a brother, Ralph Davis (Sandra) of Chesapeake; fourteen grandchildren; twenty five great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday, 22 April 2024 in Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth with Pastor Randall Wright officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Harvest Christian Fellowship. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Emily Davis Johnson | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 94 | | Birth | 20 October 1929; Selma, NC | | Death | 19 April 2024; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------| | Mary Emily Davis Johnson | Decedent | Franklin | | Lester D. Starling | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Albert Lewis Johnson | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Thomas Freddie Davis | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Charity Elizabeth Taylor Chat Davis | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Dorothy Moore | Child | Courtland | | Gil Moore | Child's Spouse | Courtland | | Lorraine Starling | Child | Franklin | | Samuel R. Johnson | Child | Kinston, NC | | Cindy Johnson | Child's Spouse | Kinston, NC | | William Lester Starling | Predeceased Child | -- | | Donald Ray Johnson | Predeceased Child | -- | | Ralph Davis | Sibling | Chesapeake | | Sandra Davis | Sibling's Spouse | Chesapeake | | Fancy Moore Stewart | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mary was a former resident of Portsmouth, VA. 2. She was the former owner of Johnsons Seafood Grill and Crabhouse in Portsmouth. 3. Mary was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship. 4. She had fourteen grandchildren in total. 5. She had twenty-five great-grandchildren. 6. She had six great-great-grandchildren.