Martha Jane Abell Johnson, 94, of Hollywood, MD passed away on September 25, 2010 in St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born February 22, 1916 in Hollywood, MD she was the daughter of the late John L and Janie L Wible Abell .

Mrs. Johnson was the loving wife of late Joseph Melvin Johnson, Sr. whom she married on November 25, 1937 in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, Maryland, he preceded her in death on July 6, 1994.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children; Charles "Honkey" Johnson and Danny Johnson (Linda) both of Hollywood, MD, as well as nine Grandchildren, nine-teen Great-Grandchildren and eight Great-Great Grandchildren.

Martha is preceded in death by her siblings: Manning Abell, Vivian Abell, Bert Abell, Sr., Claude Abell, Martin Abell, Catherine Norris, Karl Abell, John Louis Abell, Jr., Addie Abell, Agatha Adams, Loretta Goldsborough, and her twin George Abell, along with her Grandchild Rose Emery and son Joseph Melvin Johnson, Jr.

She was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County and was a homemaker. Mrs. Johnson loved wrestling, spending time with family and friends and she enjoyed sitting at home on her porch.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM, with Deacon Amon Ripple. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, and Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating.. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hunley, Joe Johnson, Billy Johnson, Danny Johnson, Henry Ellioh and Susan Elliott. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tracy Hunley, Cathy Johnson, Angie Woodrum, and Becky Johnson.

Contributions in memory of Martha Jane Abell Johnson can be made to St. John's Building Fund, 43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.