Lula Mae (Crawford) Johnson, 93, passed away at the home on June 26, 2018. She was born July 15, 1924 in Jefferson, Texas to the union of Rev. Fletcher and Anna Crawford. Her parents, nine brothers, two sisters, and three sons Dana L. Johnson, Rev. Ennis A. Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson, Jr. all preceded her in death.

She was united in marriage Nathaniel H. Johnson on May 23, 1943 and to this union eleven children were born. He also preceded her death. Lula was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt affectionately known as "Baby Johnson" by her children and siblings.

Lula accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church for many years and the Eastside Missionary Baptist Church where her son, Rev. Ennis Johnson was the pastor. She later united with the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church where her son-in-law, Rev. Michael E. Brooks is pastor.

Lula was a licensed cosmetologist. She was a gifted gospel singer and used her voice in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas. She was certified as a pre-school teacher at Linwood Multi-Purpose Center, and later opened her home daycare and taught many years. Her greatest joy was working with children.

She leaves to cherish her sweet memory: her sons, Michael Johnson of Peoria, AZ, William Johnson, Dwight Johnson (Marquita) of Kansas City, MO, and Derrick Johnson (Jackie) of Desoto, TX; daughters, Ruby L. McClain, Arlene Bailey (Robert), June Pitts (Jesse) and Mable O. Johnson-Brooks (Rev. Michael) all of Kansas City, MO; sisters, Mildred Hillmon, Mozelle Jackson and Lee Anna Robinson both of Kansas City, MO and Audrey Helen Marshall of Pasadena, CA; brothers, Milton Crawford of Chino Hills, CA and James Crawford, Kitchner of Ontario, Canada; daughter-in-law, Debra Johnson of Kansas City, MO; forty-eight grandchildren, fifty great grandchildren, twelve great-great children, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.