Mae Carol Johnson

Mae Carol Johnson passed away February 24, 2015. She was 82. Mae lived a full life. She was born in Columbus, Georgia. In 1952, she married Roscoe Johnson, a military policeman stationed at Fort Benning. They had one daughter and 5 sons.

The Johnson family moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1954. Mae and Roscoe divorced in 1964. Mae raised her children as a single parent. Mae earned her teaching credential to pursue a career in education. She was hired by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District as a substitute teacher.

Mae rose through the ranks, from teacher to administrator, ultimately becoming the first female principal of Monterey High School. In 1987, she received the prestigious Milken Family Foundation Educator Award and was recognized as the California State Legislature Woman of the Year.

Mae earned her Master’s Degree from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. She served on several non profit boards including Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Community Foundation of Monterey County and The Village Project. Mae was a founding member of the Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., Monterey Peninsula Alumnae Chapter and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mae enjoyed poetry, the performing arts and family gatherings. She is predeceased by her daughter, Roselyn Johnson. She is survived by her brother, Cleotis Webb, Coleman, GA, sister, Cheryl Lawrence, Chicago, IL; sons, Andre and Ronald Johnson of Monterey, Edwin Johnson of Las Vegas, NV, Kenneth Johnson of Tracy, CA and Robert (Bobby) Johnson of Los Angeles, 9 grandchildren and her beloved friend and companion, Martin Taylor.

Visitation is March 4, 2015 from 4pm-8pm at Bayside Community Mortuary, 1610 Noche Buena Street, Seaside, CA. A private graveside service will follow. A Celebration of Life will take place March 14th from noon-2:30pm at Shoreline Community Church, 2500 Garden Road, Monterey, CA.

Sign the guestbook at www.baysidecommunitymortuary.com The family suggests in lieu of flowers to send donations to: Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box HH Monterey CA 93942.