Clarece Johnson

Clarece attended Gethsemane public schools in Marion County, Texas. She accepted Christ at the age of nine, and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas.

Clarece moved to Houston in 1949, and attended Massey Business College, where she received her Nursing Certification. She was employed at M.D. Anderson Hospital for ten years, and later at Southern Pacific Hospital in the Medical Center. She ultimately left the nursing field, and worked at Champion Paper Company for twenty seven years.

Clarece united in holy matrimony to Willie Johnson on December 24, 1955. She and her husband attended St. Paul AME Church, and later united with Payne Chapel AME Church in 1960. She was a faithful, dedicated, and active member until her health declined. Clarece loved doing God’s work, and was honored to serve as a Stewardess, a member of the Women’s Missionary Society, and as a Sunday School worker.

She enjoyed gardening, and was a member of the Texas State Federation of Garden Clubs. She also served as a proud member of the Gardenia Flower Club.

In 1990, Clarece retired early to care for her husband of 42 years, until his death in 1995. She also cared for her older brother, L.C. Williams, until his death in 2010. She loved family, and hosted numerous birthday parties, family gatherings, and holiday dinners at her home.

Clarece departed this early life on February 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and R.E. Williams; her husband, Willie Johnson; a sister, Alice Williams Perkins; brothers, Earl Williams, Charlie Williams, Willie Williams, L.C. Williams, and Leon Williams.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a sister, Pinkie Williams Dixon; a daughter, Lillian R. George (Charlie); a son, Carl G. Johnson (Carolyn); sisters-in-law, Jackie Williams and Shirley Williams. Her memory will also be cherished by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. She will also be greatly missed by a close friend, Mr. Wilbert Theus.