Mrs. Vida Mae Edwards Johnson was born September 25, 1921 to Archie Edwards, Sr. and Josephine Hampton Edwards in Smith County Texas. She attended Jackson High School and Sweat Beauty College. She was a licensed Beautician. Vida was a long time member of
St. Violet Baptist Church.
Vida was preceded in death by her parents, husband
J. C. Johnson, Sr., daughter Deloris Smith and grandson Andre Johnson.
She leaves as survivors her loving and devoted children; Johnnie Jones (Leon), Ella Ruth Starks, Leonard Johnson, Virginia Johnson, J. C. Johnson, Jr. (LeMesa), Michael Johnson (Melba) and Gary Johnson (Natasha). Eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A host of other relatives and lifelong friends.