Janis McCaw Johnson Abingdon, Maryland Obituary

Janis McCaw Johnson

Janis Edna Mattee was the first born to Valaria Sarah Lee McCaw and Arthur Burgess McCaw on the 5th of February 1932. Her abilities as an artist were revealed at a very young age, she studied art at home, with her talented mother, at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. Art and Acting were a part of her curriculum at each Institution of education she attended. After her graduation from Central High School she attended Los Angeles City College, Omaha University, University of Nebraska, and Horn College. She then became a multimedia Artist. Before joining her parents in Korea. She was an Occupational Therapist at St Joseph Hospital where she developed an instrument for patients with Polio giving them the ability to paint using the instrument orally. Upon her arrival to Korea, she taught the soldiers art in the U.S. Army Craft Shop. While in Korea she met and later married Captain (CPT) Clifton Reed Johnson who was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) later in his career. LTC evaluations by his commanding officers always mentioned compliments to Mrs. Johnson; which was unusual, but she was special. Their marriage was blessed by the arrival of three children: Anthony (Tony) Lowell (Jane), Mark Cameron (Lisa), and Valaria (Ria) Ruth At every Military Base, Janis was a shining light, meeting new friends and always gathering people together. Janis was always joyful, always entertaining, and always telling everyone where to sit. A longtime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Officer Wives Club, Red Hat Society and No Names Dames, Jan was both socially and professionally active. During her retirement she spent her time dancing, entertaining, taking cruises and travelling. She never missed a luncheon or a party and she truly enjoined her grandchildren: Markus (Nerissa), Jessica (Randy), Amanda, Cameron (Marie), Derrick (Kristen), Stephen (Brittany), and Kareem; and her great grandchildren: Nena, Mariah, David, McKenna, Noah, Christian, Mya, Sophia, Jazzlynn, Lawrence, Bellamy, and Naleya. Janis is also survived by her sister: Valaria Joan McCaw Lincoln, her niece Kim E. Lincoln-Hawkins, grandniece: E’lin Hawkins, her nephew: Kent Arthur Lincoln (Dawn). In addition to her parents and her husband, Clifton, she was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Lowell; and her brother, Melvin Arthur. She was a very giving person so she never came without a present and you never left without a gift. She will truly be missed by all her family and friends and anyone whose path she crossed. A funeral service and burial at Arlington National Cemetery will be scheduled in the future due to Covid restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Janis McCaw Johnson Scholarship Fund and send in the following manner(s): Make and Mail checks to: Church of the Resurrection C/O Janis M. Johnson Scholarship Fund PO Box 222 Joppa, MD 21085 (Please indicate on check memo: Janis M. Johnson Scholarship Fund) Electronic Donations through PayPal @CopleyParishChurchof It should pull up " Copley Parish, Church of the Resurrection, Gunpowder Hundred" Put Message/Memo: Janis M. Johnson Scholarship Fund
February 5, 1932 - September 14, 202002/05/193209/14/2020
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McComas Funeral Home
September 24, 2020
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Ria
November 21, 2020
Love and miss you mom!!
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Kevin Jackson
September 25, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the family. We always appreciated the friendship Mrs Jan & Mr Cliff had with my parents Durce & Theresa Jackson. Their circle of friends was truly special & Mrs Jan brought her vibrant personality & festive spirit to every gathering. May God gr... Continue Reading
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Floriene I Myers
September 23, 2020
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Cheryl Johnson Yuille
September 23, 2020
My Mom Beverly A. Johnson (Sister-in-Law) and me Cheryl Johnson Yuille (Niece) will truly miss my Aunt Jan. We enjoyed the past year having her here in Florida. So many family members here in FL were able to visit her. We were able to see my Aunt at her best especially l... Continue Reading
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Jacqueline Lincoln
September 18, 2020
Jan was always a beautiful soul inside and out!! I will always remember her smile and her joy of dancing and entertaining! Rest in Heaven, enjoy dancing with your loved ones❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Claudia Sconion
September 18, 2020
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September 18, 2020
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September 18, 2020
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September 18, 2020
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Curtis & Cynthia Brisby
September 26, 2020
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!❤️
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Claudia Sconion
September 18, 2020
A candle was posted for Janis McCaw Johnson.
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