Addie Fincher Johnson Obituary in Clinton at Child’s Funeral Home

Obituary For Addie Fincher Johnson

Addie Fincher Johnson, 92, of 1101 North Sloan Street, passed peacefully on Friday morning, January 17, 2020 at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, SC, after a brief illness.

Addie is the daughter of the late Will and Addie Word Fincher. She was born March 27, 1927 in Buffalo, South Carolina and attended St. Luke Baptist Church and the public schools in Union County. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Addie came of age during World War II and worked at US Army Camp Croft in Spartanburg, South Carolina in the laundry department which supported American soldiers and German prisoners of war housed in the camp. After the war, Addie married Emerson Johnson, a U.S. Navy Serviceman, and moved to Clinton, South Carolina. She was blessed with twelve children, one of whom preceded her in death as a newborn infant.

As a young woman, Addie worked in housekeeping and as a homemaker. She retired from the Standard Plywood Plant in Clinton, SC and enjoyed cooking for family and friends during her retirement years.

She leaves to cherish her everlasting memories four sons, Lloyd Emerson (Juanita) Johnson of Charlotte NC, Carlton Johnson of Laurens SC, Ferdinand Johnson of Clinton SC and Donald Johnson of the home; seven daughters, Stafford Williams of Greenville, SC, Emma (David) Harrison of Clinton SC, Doris Carwise of Laurens SC, Terry Lorine Johnson of the home, Nina Cleo Johnson of Clinton SC, Rosa Mary Johnson of Cartersville, GA, Amelia Johnson of Clinton SC ; one sister, Penola Owens of Union SC, 23 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, James Peake, David Fincher, and Voyd Fincher; and six sisters, Dora Garner, Sarah Wilkes, Rosa Lee Walker, Corine Glenn, Eloise Tucker, Nina Gilliam and a grandson, Perry Blakely.

Services are scheduled for Friday January 24, 2020 2:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant AME Church 973 Ridge Road Clinton, SC 29325