Mrs Virgie M. Johnson

November 10, 2015

On November 10, 2015, The Lord saw the earthly journey for our loved one Mrs. Virgie M. Johnson, was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb; he gently closed her weary eyes and Whispered, it is well with thy soul “Peace Be Thine”. Virgie M. Johnson was born in Suffolk, VA to Helen Nichols and Wallace Stephens, on November 1, 1937. She attended the local schools in Suffolk, VA. She was employed as a Private Duty nurse for over 20 years and also worked in Food Services for several years. Virgie was an Evangelist, and had spent many years studying the Bible in search of God’s profound wisdom. Through her years of study, she was led in paths of ministry and counseling to those of broken hearts, sick, or in need of salvation. Virgie had faced death many times; with each illness she learned to walk in faith, and received miraculous healings. Those experiences taught her to believe God against incredible odds. Virgie wrote and published several poems that were sold in local book stores. She was the author of several religious tracts that were distributed both locally and abroad. These tracts have been a blessing to many people, and have caused some to come to Jesus Christ. The tracts made its way to both Germany and Saudi Arabia. Virgie also completed her book; that has not yet been published “Seven Keys to Wisdom”. Virgie ministered by way of radio and local churches. Her ministry was known by: “Urgency of the Time” broadcast. She believed a Christian shouldn’t be satisfied with just knowing the Bible, but one should seek God’s Wisdom in realms of profound knowledge beyond the confines of this universe, that one might come to know who they are in Christ, and who Christ is in him. Virgie loved the Lord and was a lover of people. She was devoted to her family. She enjoyed a full and joyous life. Her breath taking smile as well as her wit were beautiful assets of her personality. Virgie was adored and shall be missed by many. She was proceeded in death by her father Wallace Stephens, George Nichols (brother), Beu-lah Vinson (sister), and Virginia Edwards (sister), She leaves to cherish her memories; her mother Helen Nichols, Alfred Nichols (Brother), Joel Nichols (Brenda), Mary Harrell, Annie Myrick, and Serta Hoggard ( Elmer). Virgie adored her four children; Michael Johnson of Portsmouth, VA; Gregory Johnson of Norfolk, VA; Rhonda Yancey (Shawn) of Chesapeake, VA, and Andre Johnson (April) of Norfolk, VA. Virgie had three Spiritual daughters, Iris Matthews, Sylvia Armstead, and Janelda Thornton; 9 grandchildren, Andre Jr., Trevon, DeShawn, Shawn Jr., DeAndrea, DeQuan, Quasha, Christopher, and Nicholas as well as 7 Great Grandchildren, Tytiana, Nijah, Amarii, Zion, Sydni, Zaria, and Miyah; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. God placed a Special someone in our lives to accompany not only Mommy; but her children on this journey. Barbara M. Coates (Paternal Aunt). She was there to assist day and night; in every capacity. Our mother appreciated and loved her dearly.