Elder Mary Frances Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, spiritual leader, and devoted servant of God, was born on December 11, 1946, in Albany, Georgia to the late Mr. C. Glover and Mrs. Dora Belle Hobbs. 

She peacefully transitioned on April 17, 2026, at Wilson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia, at the age of 79. A proud graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High School of the Dougherty County School System in Albany, Georgia, Mary dedicated over 60 years of her life as a licensed beautician after attending Albany Technical School, touching countless lives through both her profession and her ministry.

Mary’s life was firmly rooted in her spiritual convictions. She gave her life to Christ at the age of 17 and was filled with the Holy Ghost. Over the course of her life, she served faithfully in several ministries, including Pentecostal Tabernacle under Pastor Ella S. Davis, Kingdom Life Ministries under Pastor Micheal Brown, House of God Saints in Christ-Leesburg under Bishop A.F. Caldwell, Sr., Walker Tabernacle COGIC under Bishop John Thomas, and Joy Temple of Lenox under Archbishop Q.S. Caldwell, where God planted her spiritual walk for over 30 years.

As an Ordained Elder and National Intercessor for Celebration of Praise Ministries, Inc., a pillar of the prayer community, Elder Johnson served as a National Intercessor for Celebration of Praise Ministries, Inc. Her 34-year commitment to Noon Day Prayer reflected her unwavering devotion to God and her community. She honored and took pride in her spiritual relationship with her covenant prayer partners, Prophetess Patricia Ross, Elder Ida Wiseman, & Overseer Denise Brown as well as her relationship with her spiritual daughters, Pastor Shawn Andrews, Minister Lisa Stubbins, & Dr. Natasha Mike.

Known for her wisdom, strength, and vibrant personality, Mary enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, cooking, and studying the Word of God. She often shared memorable sayings such as, “I’m too big of a cat to be called a kitten!" and her humorous warning, "You take me for a play pretty".

Elder Johnson was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Mr. Willie Johnson, her parents, Mr. C. Glover and Mrs. Dora Belle Hobbs, her sons, Mr. Marvin Glover, Mr. Vincent Glover, Mr. Antonio Glover, Mr. Marlon Glover and her siblings: Bishop John Thomas Ms. Clara Whitfield, Evangelist Jean McClendon, Ms. Catherine Thomas, Ms. Ella Mae Lovett, & Ms. Cora Lee Simmons. 

She leaves to continue cultivating her legacy of love and faith by her children: Mr. Alan Glover and Kavaskie Johnson (Venecia Carter), six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.