Alice Mae Johnson

The Obituary
Alice Mae Coles Johnson answered the Master's call and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday night, September 4, in South Hill, Virginia. She was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia on November 25, 1929 to the late Mert and Martha Gilliam.
She received her education in the public schools of Lunenburg County and enjoyed growing up with her sisters and brothers, with whom she had great relationships. In her early years, she worked as a cook in a restaurant in Blackstone, Virginia. She later continued her career with the Railway Handle Factory until she retired.
She was well known for helping her community by feeding others and donating to them. She enjoyed canning, fishing, faithfully watching Wheel of Fortune, spending time with her grand-puppy, Nyia and was blessed to engage with 4 generations of offspring, whom she loved. She also enjoyed travelling, and was blessed to travel around the United States as well as travel to Europe.
Alice was a Proverbs 31 woman, faithful and dedicated to the Lord. As a child she grew up in Cedar Creek Baptist Church of Kenbridge, Virginia. For many years, she was a church mother at her son, Caliph's church, Pentecost Church of God in Christ, in Blackstone, Virginia. She later moved her membership to New Horizon Baptist Church.
Alice married the late Caliph Coles in 1943 and to this union, 10 children were born. She later remarried the love of her life, the late Thomas "Coke" Johnson in 1973.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Martha Felder, son, Roy Roger Coles, and her brother Mert Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Henry Coles (Martha) of Lacrosse, VA, Caliph Coles (Mollie) of Blackstone, VA, Mattie Crowder of Kenbridge, VA, Lillie Brown (Henry) of Blackstone, VA, Inell Hite (Charlie) of Victoria, VA, Odell Coles of Kenbridge, VA, David Coles (Alease) of Lacrosse, VA, Alice Spence of Suffolk, VA, and a step-daughter, Brenda Baker (Harold) of Richmond, VA; 29 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren; One brother, Tucker Gilliam of Columbia, SC; three sisters, Edna Reavis and Tina Gilliam of Richmond, Virginia, and Martha Ann Burns of Dundas, Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, spiritual children & grandchildren, friends, and personal aid, Jackie Hayes.

Funeral Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 11:00AM at New Horizon Baptist Church, Blackstone, VA 23824
Church is located at 183 Revival Road, Blackstone, VA 23824