Mary Sadler Johnson
April 11, 2020
Charlotte – Mary Sadler Johnson, 99, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a short COVID-19 illness. She was born September 9, 1920 at her home in Paw Creek, NC. Mary was the fourth of five children of the late Thomas Wilson Sadler and Iva Collins Sadler. In 1937, Mary graduated from Paw Creek High School. She was Miss Paw Creek two years in a row. In 1938, she graduated from Charlotte Central High School and in 1942, from UNC-G with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She worked as a home economist for Carolina Power & Light, as a kindergarten teacher and also in antique sales. After marrying her husband Jim, in 1942, her main job was as an exceptional and talented homemaker.
Mary grew up in Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, and during her life travels was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Providence, RI; Myers Park Presbyterian, Charlotte; First Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, SC and Covenant Presbyterian, Charlotte. At Spartanburg First Presbyterian she was a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Elder, Elder Emeritus, President and Life Member of Women of the Church and instrumental in making the church banners.
Active in many ways, Mary was in the Louise Blake Garden Club, Rutledge Book Club, Charter Member Upcountry Atlico Chapter Questers, President of Georgia Cleveland Home Board of Directors, member Country Club of Spartanburg, Piedmont Club, Board of Visitors Rabin-Gap Nacoochee School, PEO and several tennis groups.
After she and her puppy, Harry, moved to Sharon Towers in 2003, she was helped by PEO friends to remain active in that organization and her Charlotte Tennis Friends group facilitated her being able to play tennis well into her 90’s.
Deeply grieving her loss are her family; daughter, Carolyn J. Hocutt of Charlotte NC; grandsons, James M. Hocutt and wife, Marla and Thomas H. Hocutt, Charlotte NC; great-granddaughter, Charlotte M. Hocutt of Brecksville, OH; as well as a grand circle of precious nieces and nephews who showered her with attention and love.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Garfield Johnson, brothers and sisters and their spouses: Robert S. Sadler and wife, Louise, John H. Sadler and wife, Nancy, Margaret S. Stukes and husband, Edward, Betty McDowell and husband, John; brothers-in-law and their spouses: William P. Johnson (Edna & Consuela), Theodore C. Johnson and wife, Margaret and Edwin R. Johnson and wife, Margery K. Johnson Wilson and son-in-law, Julius Henderson Hocutt.
The family owes a debt of gratitude beyond description to the caregivers at Sharon Towers and the nurses and doctors at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center for their mercies during Mary’s illness.
Memorials may be made to: Metrolina Association for the Blind, 704 Louise Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 or Sharon Towers Residence Assistance Fund, 5100 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210 or Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Charlotte, NC 28204.
The family will gather to celebrate Mary’s life in September.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Mary was fine lady and a dear friend. She will be missed by me and other residents of Sharon Towers. My best to Carolyn and Tom. You are loved and cared about.6
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My deepest sympathy to Carolyn and family. Mary Johnson was a wonderful person who I am blessed to have known when she lived in Spartanburg.
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Carolyn, your mother was a dear friend of mine in Sprtanburg. She would ask me, Karen Druley, and Jean Pugh to Wild Dunes for three days of tennis and bridge. From the moment we woke till we went to bed, we played either bridge or tennis with time out for lunch and dinner. It was so much fun and so many wonderful memories. She was a beautiful person on the inside as well as out. I was at Sharon Towers a year or so ago, but she was out. So sorry I missed her. Also, my ex daughter - in - law's mother lived next door to your son ( Becky Faust). Mary lived a full, wonderful life and loved you and your sons dearly. Love, June Steven
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Carolyn, So sorry for your loss. Your Mum was a very special lady and I will miss her Friday visits to the beauty salon.
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What a beautiful person inside and out who will be deeply missed. She was always kind, generous and loving to all. Her impact will be forever felt. May all the love and peace of Christ be with her loved ones and those dear to her.
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I am grieved to hear the sad news that Mary is no longer with us. She was a gem!! I gave her the name - Miss Hollywood! I will greatly miss talking with her on the phone around the holidays. She was looking forward to turning 100 on September 9th!! I am so glad that I have a copy of the picture of Mary and Harry. Miss Hollywood - you were loved and will be greatly missed!!
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It was my great privilege and pleasure to be one of Mary's tennis partners who met weekly at Park Rd. Park's tennis courts. She was the best player, and her cute dog Harry accompanied her to the courts proving to be an ardent fan. Mary had a wonderful sense of humor and at the same time maintained being a gracious Southern lady. We all loved her and will treasure the memories of our times together, always special.
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What a sweet and wonderful lady! I had no idea she was 99 years old as she always seemed much younger to me. I will miss her when I drive the Sharon Towers bus to Covenant.
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She was a dear. I loved her sweetness and loving/ grateful spirit. I am a retired RN but worked part time in the clinic and Mary was one of the last residents I saw. What a blessing to have her for so many years.
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