Joe A. Holley Nathan Loya

Larry Morrison Ancel Rembert

Benjamin Richardson J.C. Washington

Great-granddaughters

I want to let you know I have moved. I received a call from God, who

informed me that my new home is ready and that I could move in

immediately. You know I have been sending timber, packing up and

getting ready to go; but there were still some final touches.

Well, my new home is finished now, and it is such a beautiful sight to

behold! It is located in a pristine and exclusive estate, and sits behind

glistening, pearly gates. Of course, the streets are paved in elegant gold;

and every day is Worship Sunday. I have lived in many places before, but

no one can compare. There is Peace, Joy, Happiness and Sweet Serenity

everywhere. I have no more pain. I could go on and on about my new

home, but I have to get fitted now for my new robe. I look forward to

seeing you here. My new address is:

Mrs. Cloe Hayes Johnson

1000 Anointed Ones Way

Kingstown, Heaven 31817

PS…I don’t have a telephone number yet, but just dial 1-800-GOD-WAY. If

you can’t remember the number, please look in the Good Book of Life.

He is listed on every page.

With all my love, Cloe

We, the family of the late Cloe Hayes Johnson, would like to thank each of you

for your many acts of kindness rendered to us during our time of sorrow.

Special thanks to Agape Church, Bishop Alvin T. McNair and Mrs. McNair

and Ms. Octavia N. Johnson.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000

bosticktompkinsinc.com

For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the

righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,

but unto all them also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4: 6-8 (KJV)

Mrs. Cloe Hayes Johnson, daughter of the

late Mr. Cato Hayes, Jr. and Laura Hall

Hayes was born April 14, 1932 in

Orangeburg, South Carolina. She departed

this earthly life on Saturday, March 18,

2017, surrounded by the love of her family.

At an early age, she gave her life to Christ

and remained faithful for the remainder of her days. She was an active member

of the Agape Church family until her health declined. Mother Johnson, as she was

affectionately known, would walk to church—rain or shine, with her

grandchildren. She also served as a member of the Mothers Board.

Cloe was a devoted mother and grandmother who raised generations of family.

She was the epitome of strength and integrity. She was also an inspiration to

everyone whose path she crossed. Cloe was a hardworking, diligent employee

with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, where she remained until she

retired after 30 years of dedicated service.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Elijah Johnson; son, Elijah Johnson,

Jr.; two daughters, JoAnn Gantt and Cynthia Turner; brother, Horace Hayes, and

three sisters, Cotell Hayes, Flossie Odom and Maxine Hayes.

Cloe leaves to cherish her fond and precious memory: three daughters: Angela

(Heyward) Pauling of Gaston, South Carolina, Deborah (Charles) Washington and

Ruth Ann Holley, both of Columbia, South Carolina; one son, Elay (Josephine)

Johnson of Columbia, South Carolina; one brother whom she loved and adored,

Rosewill (Linda) Hayes of Charlotte, North Carolina; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-

grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews,

cousins, other loving relatives and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Prelude

Processional

Opening Hymn ............................................................................................. Agape Choir

Prayer .............................................................................................. Pastor Robert Bates

Scripture Readings ........................................................ Reverend Judith Edmonds

Old Testament .................................................................................... Psalm 23

New Testament ................................................................... II Timothy 4:6-8

Solo ................................................................................................. Dynasia N. Matthews

Praise Dance ............................................................................... Indiyah M. Matthews

Poetry Reading ............................................................................. Delores M. Johnson

Reflection .......................................................................................... Haskell Turner, III

Remarks (three minutes please) ..................................................... Heyward L. Pauling

Betty Brown

Jacqueline Morrison

Acknowledgments ............................................................. Co-Pastor Shelia McNair

Words of Comfort ................................................................. Bishop Alvin T. McNair

Final Farewell to Our Beloved Cloe .............................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff (in the vestibule)

Recessional

Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment

845 Leesburg Road • Columbia, South Carolina