TLC Africa 2008

It is with profound sadness and loss that we announce the "going home to rest" of our mother -- Albertha R. Johnson, "Mommy," "Moms" "Bertha," "Grandma Bertha," "Ma Bertha," "Aunty Bertha," "Cousin Bertha," "Sister Bertha," "Bird," "Birdy." This painful loss occurred on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2008, in Northern Virginia. She was a woman of the people, with the people, and for the people. No one was too small, nothing was too big, and no worldly thing was more important than a person. She was a true child of God. Her life is her legacy, and she fought the good fight.

She is survived by her children: Anita, Tobias, Jr., Dwight, Joshua JFrann, Cathy Gbassie, Maggie, Gottlieb Momolu, Sophie, Dwight Dogbah, Hawa, Rachel, Jebbeh, Rebecca, Maude, Stanley; her grand and great grandchildren; her sister Augusta F. Petu Porte, her brother Jeffery Porte, nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of other relatives, and a large percentage of the Liberian and International Communities.
She is resting now! Please visit http://albertha-johnson.last-memories.com to share your memories.

Funeral Arrangements:
Family Viewing:
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 8, 2008

Wake Keeping:
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, February 8, 2008
St. David's Episcopal Church
43600 Russell Branch Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147

Funeral Services:
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
St. David's Episcopal Church
43600 Russell Branch Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147

Hotel Accommodations:

Residence Inn by Marriott
45250 Monterey Place
Dulles, VA 20166
703-421-2000
$99.00/night
$79.00/night (AARP & AAA members)

Embassy Suites
44610 Waxpool Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
703-723-5300
$89.00 (starting Friday)
(If arriving before Friday, contact Mary 703 554 6054)

Suburban Extended Stay
45510 East Severn Way
Sterling, VA 20166
703-674-2299 Ext. 351 (contact Debra)
$69.00/night (single)
$75.00/night (double)

* For all hotels, please mention The Albertha Johnson Funeral

Contacts:
" Mrs. Anita "Musu" Merchant -- (631) 231-3234
" Mr. & Mrs. Tobias K. Johnson, Jr. -- (770) 755-1540
" The Reverend Dwight Z. R. Johnson -- (252) 977-6543
" Mr. & Mrs. S. Joshua F. Johnson -- (401) 861-5075
" Mrs. Cathy "Gbassie" Edwards -- (609) 977-5880
" Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley Obaji -- (703) 729-0451 (Maggie)
" Mr. Gottlieb Momolu Bright -- (202) 277-8551
" Mr. Heinz Johnson -- (401) 481-4089
" Ms. Nikja M. A. Johnson -- (336) 340-7008
" Mr. & Mrs. G. Elkins Clinton -- (401) 461-8559 (Addie)

Directions to St. David's Episcopal Church:

From the north (Maryland): Take I-495 South toward Northern Virginia. Merge onto 267 W via Exit 45A toward Dulles Airport (Portions toll). Stay to your right to the toll lanes, and pay toll (0.75 cents). Take the first exit - 16A (VA-7 W/Leesburg Pike toward Leesburg). Drive for about 15 miles, passing Reston, Sterling, Dulles Town Center, and Ashburn Village Blvd. After you pass Ashburn Village Blvd, stay to your right. Take the next exit Claiborne Parkway South toward Belmont on the right. At the first traffic light, make a right onto Russell Branch Parkway. Come to the next 3-way stop sign, go straight and you will see the church sign (St. David's Episcopal Church) complex entrance on the right. Make an immediate left when you enter the church complex, and the edifice is straight ahead on the right.