Mary was from Troy, Waldo Co, Maine

The Mary A. Johnson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated in 1881 with T. H. Worley as pastor.

Mary is not in the 1870 census.

OBITUARY. MRS. ANDREW JOHNSON.
Mary Ann Little was born at Lynn, Mass., December 15, 1819 and was [push- ered out of this and into a better world, Aug. 15. 1902, in her eighty-third year. She was married to Andrew Johnson at Thorndyke, Me., Thanksgiving Day 1840. To them were born ten children, eight of whom still survive, viz: Rodney K., Clarence T., Charles B., Edward L., and Ellen M. Throop, of Valparaiso; Albert L., of Crete; Olive A. White and Minnie J. States, of Lincoln. The grand children are numbered by the score. In the spring of 1866 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson moved to Nebraska settling on the old homestead adjoining Valparaiso. Since which time the name Johnson has been inseparably connected with the history of Valparaiso and Saunders county. In 1890 they celebrated their golden anniversary and the following year Mrs. Johnson suffered the bereavement of her company of fifty years. Since that time though she retained the old homestead and called that home, she has spent her time principally in the homes of her sons and daughters. Concerning a life which has spanned almost a century of time much can be written and especially when that life has been one of christian faithfulness and self-sacrifice. Such was that of Grand- ma Johnson. None knew her but to love her. So thoughtful, self-denying and charitable was she that all who came within the circle of her influence will retain precious memories of her. And those helpful qualities she retained un- til the last. She had learned the art of growing old beautifully. Instead of be- ing a charge as most persons are at her advanced age she was really an inspira- tion wherever she went. Few experience which fall to the lot of womanhood were not hers. She was daughter, wife and mother, and strove faithfully to adorn the office of each with womanly virtue and succeeded in a great degree. With her as with all women the crowning experience of her life had its climax in motherhood. With Grandma Johnson the mother- love was peculiarly strong. Though her children are in homes of their own and some of them are grandparents them selves, she seemed never to realize for a moment but that it was her duty to plan for their comfort. The fact that she was a consistent christian will be a source of comfort in this hour of bereavement. As a child she was religious and early in life unit- ed with the church. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday, August 17th, at 11 o'clock a. m., Rev. W. H. Shoaf officiating. Passages of scripture known to be favorites of the deceased were read. Psalms 37 and 91, also Rev. 21:7. The text was Psalm 116, 15. "Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the Death of His Saints." The choir sang "Rock of Ages," "Asleep in Jesus," and "By Cool Saloam's Shady Rill." Miss Mary Shoaf sang, "The Home of the Soul." The floral offerings were beautiful. The in- terment was made in the city cemetery by the side of her companion who had preceded her a number of years. A short ritualistic service was pronounced by the minister. The casket was tenderly lowered by the sons and the re- mains of Grandma Johnson were laid away to await the resurrection morn- ing. She rests in peace.