Marlin, Tx., on February 28, 1930.
She went to Heaven's Glory on Monday, October 16, 2023. Aradie took great pride in her family and loved them all very much. She married the love of her life, GB Johnson in Marlin, Tx., in 1944; to this union five children were born. Aradie was preceded in death by her parents Jacob Freeman and Edith; the love of her life GB Johnson; her brothers, CL Freeman, Archer Lee Freeman; her sisters, Irene Benson, Susie Lee Nelson, and Marie Long; her son, Danny Lee Johnson.
Aradie moved to West Texas with her husband in 1948 on a cotton-pull and they decided to stay; her husband was a farmer and she cared for the children and the home in Shallowater, Tx. Years later she and her family moved to Spade, Tx where they remained until all five children graduated from high school. GB and Aradie then moved back to Shallowater, Tx. Aradie worked in Lubbock, Tx at Zenith Headstart for 20 years, a job she dearly loved. Her whole life centered around the love and care of children. Aradie also loved working in her garden, she loved to can vegetables and make jelly and preserves. Aradie not only loved gardening, but also had many, many beautiful plants in her home, she definitely had a green thumb! Aradie loved cooking for her family. She loved the coming together for the holidays. Laughter, love and lots of food , that was Aradie's joy. All through the house, the pictures reflect the joy and love that always centered around food. That was the Johnson home experience.
Aradie received Christ at an early age and was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Alvin Childers. Aradie attended church faithfully until her health began to fail.
Aradie is survived by one son, Jim Johnson(Chris); three daughters, Mae Polk, Julie Lang and Gloria Danford; seven grandchildren, Steve Coston, Gerald Johnson (Crystal), Fredrick Johnson (Laranda), Rodney Johnson (Barbara), Tranean Lytello (Chris), Dannetta Johnson, Da'Nell Johnson; 15 Great-Grandchildren; 13 Great-Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the Johnson family.
