Vivian Louise Johnson was born on October 5, 1930, in Johnstown,

Pennsylvania. She was the sixth child of the late Flossie and Saylor

Stephens. She slipped away quietly on March 15, 2022. God was merciful.

Vivian was educated in the public schools of Johnstown, Pennsylvania

and Baltimore, Maryland. She went on to study and graduated from

Cortez Peters Business School. Vivian became a successful entrepreneur

at an early age. Her first business venture was the "Bloomingdale We

Wash It laundry service in Baltimore City. Vivian was known for her

excellent customer service. Although owning a laundry business was one

of her goals, she still had a passion for fashion. Vivian took that passion

and became a private vendor for Westview Mall, several conventions,

and events throughout the city. Later, she opened her own store, Just for

Fun, in Inner Harbor Baltimore.

Vivian married the late Leroy Johnson on May 12, 1943. She was the

mother of one son and three daughters. All who knew Vivian knew her

love of her family. She was always findings reasons to bring everyone

together. Vivian was known for her good cooking and poetry; she always

shared her great talents at the annual Memorial Day cookout for her

family and friends. Vivian was the Baltimore Raven's number one fan.

Vivian accepted Christ as her personal savior as a young adult. She

joined Morning Star Baptist Church. She later joined St. Marks

Institutional Baptist Church, where she was an usher. Years later, Vivian

joined Bethel A.M.E. Church. Vivian loved her church family. She was a

faithful member and was an active member of the Ministry of Helps

Committee.

"Vivian" leaves behind a rich legacy, which will stand the test of time for

all eternity. Her sweet spirit will live on through the lives of those who she

touched and loved and loved her in return. She leaves to cherish her

memory: four (4) children Raymond Johnson, Robin Dixon, Rene Harris

(Frank), and Rochelle Johnson; eight (8)grandchildren Adrian (Errick),

Michael (Kimica), Fredrico, Aaron, Carlo (Kimberly), Virginia, Taahira,

and Dove; fourteen (14) great grandchildren; a sister, Rosa Thomas; one

grandson, Alex, who preceded her in death; several nieces and nephews