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Linda Cephus

6/22/2014

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Mrs. Linda D. Johnson Cephus was born on January 20, 1955 in Montezuma (Macon County), Georgia to the late Lillie Mae Davis Johnson and late John Thomas Haugabook. Linda’s godparents are J.C. and Hettie Oliver.

Mrs. Linda Johnson Cephus, age 59, departed her earthly life Thursday June 19, 2014, at the Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center at Grady Health System (formerly known as Grady Memorial Hospital) in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. A precious one from us is gone; a voice we love is still. A place is vacant in our hearts that can never more be filled.

The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary of First United Holiness Church, 324 Engram Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Elder Michael Coley will officiate. Interment will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery, Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

She joined the Magnolia Baptist Church at an early age. She later became a dedicated working member at the First United Holiness Church where she served until her death.

She worked in every facet of the Church. She served as the Financial Secretary and Women’s Convention as Treasurer.

She was very instrumental in starting the Macon County Food and Clothing Bank as well as worked with the Georgia Legal Services.

She attended and graduated from Macon County High in Montezuma, Georgia; attended Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia; completed and obtained her undergraduate degree from Georgia Southwestern University, Americus Georgia; and obtained her Master’s degree from Troy State University, Troy, Alabama. Linda was a teacher and a role model to so many of her peers. Her teacher career started in the Tri-County School System before moving to the Webster County School System. She was currently working as a 7th Grade Teacher at Macon County Middle School in Montezuma, Georgia.

Linda continues to live through the life of her husband Elzie Cephus Sr.; her five loving children,  Zelda (Nathaniel Jr.) Ashmon, Byron, Georgia, Elzie Cephus Jr., Lithonia, Georgia, Travis (Romona) Cephus,  Fairburn, Georgia, Lorenzé Cephus, Warner Robins, Georgia, Pamela Allen, Riverdale, Georgia. She raised Christopher (Renee) Reese, Byron, Georgia; Tommie (Bridgette) Griffin, Fairburn, Georgia; and Geneva (Jimmy) Molden, Lithia Springs, Georgia.

Linda’s grandchildren, Zariyah Ashmon, Nathaniel Ashmon III, and Noah Ashmon; Jaylen Cephus;  Camiyah Cephus, Taylor Coley, Adriel Cephus, and DaJon Cephus, Jasmine Allen; siblings Arthur (Aleen) Johnson,  Lakeland, Florida, William (Louise) Johnson,  Auburndale, Florida, Trent (Wanda) Johnson, Peoria, Illinois, John T.(Sandra)Haugabook, Warner Robins, Georgia, John E.(Tolley) Haugabook, Fort Myers, Florida, Thomas Haugabook, Montezuma, Georgia; two aunts, Elizabeth (Willie) Larry and Eloise Nicholson; mother-in-law, Mrs. Emma Lee Cephus; sister-in-laws Mrs. Ida Johnson, Miami, Florida; Mrs. Vernessa Johnson, Perry, Georgia; Willie Mae Cephus, Greensboro, North Carolina; Mrs. Mary Emma Davis and Cora Cephus, both of  Montezuma, Georgia. The brother-in-laws of Linda are Henry Cephus (Deceased); Jimmy and Joseph (Hazel) Cephus, both of Montezuma, Georgia; and Calvin (Anginette) Cephus of Perry, Georgia. godchildren Tarshea and Christopher Riley; and Leah Oliver; two god grandchildren, Christian Riley and Sha'Miyiah McKenzie; a  host of nieces, nephews, devoted friends and relatives, and Church family members including a special sister Bridgette(Paul)Johnson, Macon, Georgia.

Charlie Johnson, Geneva Reese, Gloria Griffin, Larry Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, and Mary Carrington all preceded Linda in death.

Linda Johnson Cephus Scholarship Fund 
C/O First United Holiness Church
P.O. Box 625 
Montezuma, Georgia 31063
27 Comments
Courtney James Watkins
6/22/2014 08:05:25 am

Rest In Peace, We Love You!

Courtney & Courtney

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Camiyah Cephus
6/22/2014 08:06:49 am

Rest In Peace Grandmama Linda!

Love Camiyah!

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Sis. Mae Belle Thomas
6/22/2014 09:08:18 am

Praying that God will hold you all in His loving arms and keep you as you mourn the transition of your loved one. I will miss my sister, looking to see her later.

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Debra Kearse
6/22/2014 09:38:07 am

To the husband, children and family of Sis. Cephus. My prayers are with you. Sis. Cephus was a wonderful person. I knew her as a very dedicated secretary of her church and in every position she held. She was always an encouragement to me. I will miss her, but I know she is resting in peace. God bless you forever.

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Vicki Nelson & Family link
6/22/2014 01:12:51 pm

my heart is heavy to hear of my former classmates passing, She was a person with a smile that would melt any bad thoughts you might have. She loved her family and her God. R.I.P. my friend. You are now looking at your savior face to face.. my love to each family member,

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Willa Bost link
6/22/2014 03:29:12 pm

Mrs. Cephus was a dedicated employee who offered an immense amount of support to me during my tenure in Webster County. She became a mentor who gave me nuggets of wisdom on a daily basis. Most importantly, she was a sister in Christ who prayed with me, shared laughter and tears, and had a passion for the kingdom.
I'm grateful that our paths crossed...'til we meet again.

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Taylor Coley
12/6/2017 01:45:29 pm

I Love You Grandma Rest In Peace I really miss you😪😪😪😪

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Frances Ellis
6/22/2014 07:15:18 pm

It is great comfort to know that Linda was a woman after God's own heart. Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Sheryl Patton-Dandridge
6/23/2014 04:07:48 am

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing, Elzie. Please know that we are standing in prayer with you!

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Carolyn Hannor & family
6/23/2014 07:45:18 am

I am so sorry for you al loss she was a dedicated person and very much loved she will be missed yall stay strong keep praying asking God for strength love yall.

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The Marriage Enrichment Ministry
6/23/2014 08:55:51 am

To the loving family of Mrs. Linda Johnson Cephus & our Brother in Christ, Trent Johnson & Family. We the Marriage Enrichment Ministry of Peoria IL. want you to know we love you and are praying for you during this difficult time, and we know God answers prayers

May God grant you Comfort & Peace,
The Marriage Enrichment Team

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Angela Bolden & family
6/23/2014 09:56:40 am

Dear family of Mrs.Linda Johnson Cephas and my dear brother in the Lord, Trent Johnson & family:

Our hearts goes out to you all. May the Lord replenish your hearts with much love and keep you in perfect peace.

You are in our prayers.

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The Birris Family
6/23/2014 12:07:19 pm

My friend and brother Trent (Wanda), Zelda and family, may God continue to bless you during this most difficult time.

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The Kyles Family link
6/23/2014 05:02:27 pm

To the family of Linda Johnson Cephas and our special friends Trent & Wanda Johnson, God will give you comfort and peace. God Bless you all.

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Tommie, Bridgette, Porcelain, Atoyria & Tre Griffin
6/23/2014 05:09:18 pm

Auntie you'll forever be in our hearts. Miss your voice and your laughter. It will be hard to go on it without u but with the grace of God he will see us through this because his word says he'll never leave us nor forsake us. May your soul rest in peace. We love you dearly!

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LaTonia Ages
6/24/2014 02:44:13 am

Zelda and family, may God continue to strenthen you and your family at this time, and in the future. I met your mother about two years ago, and I fell in love with her through her faithful, fervent prayer. Mrs. Cephus is a beautiful angel, who is now home with our Heavenly Father, God Almighty.

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Dr. K. O. Goodwin
6/24/2014 03:41:51 am

TJ and family please know that I am praying for you during this most difficult time. You know that I loved Linda she has always being a friend since the Valley days. Remember she is NOT lost because we know exactly where she is. Be Blessed! I will be praying with you on Wednesday. Be Blessed!

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Keliz Harris
6/24/2014 11:06:38 am

R.I.P MS.CEPHUS YOU WAS A GREAT MATH TEACHER YOU HELP ME WHEN I NEEDED IT LOVE YOU && YOU IN A BETTER PLACE :-* :-*

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Denise Siddell-Perry and Brittany Reese
6/25/2014 01:27:48 am

May the Lord comfort you during this time. Your memories of your loved one will keep them alive in your heart!

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Leah Oliver
6/25/2014 02:15:44 am

I still feel as if this is a dream. I am truly going to miss you. You have taught me so much. This is going to be hard I'm use to checking in with you. Rest In Peace love you so much.

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SCOTTIE HILL
6/25/2014 02:25:32 am

YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

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Jasmine Bivins and Family
6/25/2014 03:43:10 am

To the family of Mrs. Cephus, it is my prayer that God gives you comfort in your time of grief. Mrs. Cephus was a caring, and devoted teacher and will be greatly missed!

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Macon County High School Class of 2001
6/25/2014 03:35:26 pm

Travis and Romona, you are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you!

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Detricia Gay
6/25/2014 09:53:04 pm

I really can't believe that you're gone Mama Cephus! You've taught me so much and it's going to be hard to accept that you're gone. I know that you're in a much, much better place and that you're watching over all of those hearts that you've touched. Thank you for being a tremendous part of my life and helping all of your babies at Webster County! I remember calling you last year and hearing you congratulate me on graduating college meant so much. You will not be forgotten Mama!! I love you and rest on!!!

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Albena Moore
6/30/2014 09:12:05 am

Zelda, praying for you and your family, Your mother was a beautiful woman inside and out. Love You!!!

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Kenadie & Chasity
5/7/2015 04:00:00 am

We miss you Mrs. Cephus .
Gone but never forgotten.

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Camiyah Cephus
8/7/2018 01:14:56 pm

Twin I Miss You ! & I Will Always Love You !!!!!

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