Cornelia Johnson

Deaconess Cornelia Wren Johnson (Mickey) was born to Willie and Jimmie Brooks Williams on April 19, 1933 in Bessemer, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age at New Jerusalem Baptist under the direction of the late Reverend Wilson Fallin Sr. She was preceded in death by thirteen other siblings. She attended Dunbar Abrams and was an employee at Chalkville Youth Services in Chalkville, AL for several years. She was an usher for many years. She was faithful, loyal, and opened her home to many. She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and devoted husband Deacon Matthew Johnson Sr. Four sisters and one brother: Loraine Downey, Bridgeport, CT, Mary Miller, Hattie Pearson, and Bertha Williams all of Jamaica, NY, Henry Williams (Lorna) Reston, VA. Eleven children (eight sons and three daughters). Wilson L. Wren Jr (Solo) Trussville, AL, David L. Wren (Annie), Matthew Johnson Jr., Jimmy Wren, Mario Wren (Valencia), Malik Johnson all of Bessemer, AL, Matthew Johnson III of Tuscaloosa, AL, Charlie Wren (Evelyn) of Hueytown, AL, Mary Wren Trotter of Bessemer, AL, Patricia Johnson of Riverdale, GA, and Pamela Daughtry Clarke (Andrey) of Bessemer, AL. A host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.