Alberta JOHNSON
Alberta C. Johnson Age 93 died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Newark Manor Nursing Home.
Miss Johnson was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Johnson. Alberta was a pioneer in the flour and feed industry, highly respected by those in the agriculture, banking and restaurant industries. She was a woman who knew milling "inside and out". She began her career as a clerk at Dayett Mils in 1945, and bought the business in partnership with Charles Golt and her brother, William H. Johnson. Among her many accomplishments in the industry was the selling of the first hybrid seed corn in DE in 1940. She was always on the cutting edge of the mill industry and worked with many leading manufacturers. Miss Johnson was the oldest member of the Salem United Methodist Church. She held every position in the church and was especially known as an outstanding teacher. She was a spiritual advisor, counselor and friend to over 6 generations of the Salem Church family. In addition to her church involvement, she had a strong community spirit, truly caring for people.
Alberta is survived by a sister, Helen Burrows of Newark; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and by good friends and caregivers, Rev. and Mrs. Arley Golden.
A service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 2 pm at the Salem United Methodist Church, where friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's name may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, c/o the R.T. FOARD AND JONES FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.
www.rtfoard.com 302-731-4627
[published 06/29/2002]
Alberta C. Johnson Age 93 died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Newark Manor Nursing Home.
Miss Johnson was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Johnson. Alberta was a pioneer in the flour and feed industry, highly respected by those in the agriculture, banking and restaurant industries. She was a woman who knew milling "inside and out". She began her career as a clerk at Dayett Mils in 1945, and bought the business in partnership with Charles Golt and her brother, William H. Johnson. Among her many accomplishments in the industry was the selling of the first hybrid seed corn in DE in 1940. She was always on the cutting edge of the mill industry and worked with many leading manufacturers. Miss Johnson was the oldest member of the Salem United Methodist Church. She held every position in the church and was especially known as an outstanding teacher. She was a spiritual advisor, counselor and friend to over 6 generations of the Salem Church family. In addition to her church involvement, she had a strong community spirit, truly caring for people.
Alberta is survived by a sister, Helen Burrows of Newark; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and by good friends and caregivers, Rev. and Mrs. Arley Golden.
A service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 2 pm at the Salem United Methodist Church, where friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's name may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, c/o the R.T. FOARD AND JONES FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.
www.rtfoard.com 302-731-4627
[published 06/29/2002]
Alberta JOHNSON
Alberta C. Johnson Age 93 died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Newark Manor Nursing Home.
Miss Johnson was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Johnson. Alberta was a pioneer in the flour and feed industry, highly respected by those in the agriculture, banking and restaurant industries. She was a woman who knew milling "inside and out". She began her career as a clerk at Dayett Mils in 1945, and bought the business in partnership with Charles Golt and her brother, William H. Johnson. Among her many accomplishments in the industry was the selling of the first hybrid seed corn in DE in 1940. She was always on the cutting edge of the mill industry and worked with many leading manufacturers. Miss Johnson was the oldest member of the Salem United Methodist Church. She held every position in the church and was especially known as an outstanding teacher. She was a spiritual advisor, counselor and friend to over 6 generations of the Salem Church family. In addition to her church involvement, she had a strong community spirit, truly caring for people.
Alberta is survived by a sister, Helen Burrows of Newark; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and by good friends and caregivers, Rev. and Mrs. Arley Golden.
A service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 2 pm at the Salem United Methodist Church, where friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's name may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, c/o the R.T. FOARD AND JONES FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.
www.rtfoard.com 302-731-4627
[published 06/29/2002]
Alberta C. Johnson Age 93 died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Newark Manor Nursing Home.
Miss Johnson was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Johnson. Alberta was a pioneer in the flour and feed industry, highly respected by those in the agriculture, banking and restaurant industries. She was a woman who knew milling "inside and out". She began her career as a clerk at Dayett Mils in 1945, and bought the business in partnership with Charles Golt and her brother, William H. Johnson. Among her many accomplishments in the industry was the selling of the first hybrid seed corn in DE in 1940. She was always on the cutting edge of the mill industry and worked with many leading manufacturers. Miss Johnson was the oldest member of the Salem United Methodist Church. She held every position in the church and was especially known as an outstanding teacher. She was a spiritual advisor, counselor and friend to over 6 generations of the Salem Church family. In addition to her church involvement, she had a strong community spirit, truly caring for people.
Alberta is survived by a sister, Helen Burrows of Newark; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Johnson; many nieces and nephews; and by good friends and caregivers, Rev. and Mrs. Arley Golden.
A service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 2 pm at the Salem United Methodist Church, where friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Salem Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's name may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, c/o the R.T. FOARD AND JONES FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711.
www.rtfoard.com 302-731-4627
[published 06/29/2002]
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