Matilee Howard Johnson

Aiken – Mrs. Matilee Howard Johnson, 85, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Matilee was a graduate of Aiken High School where she was a member of the basketball team. Her career as an Independent Educator culminated in her role as principal of the girls’ school at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. She had many talents and interests including making elegant jewelry, floral arranging, and synchronized swimming. Her life was enriched by travel throughout the world. Matilee was preceded in death by her father, the Reverend Dr. Amplus Dilworth Howard; her mother, Mattie King Howard; and her beloved brother, AD Howard, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Emerson Johnson; step children, Rebecca Johnson Mathis and Andrew E. Johnson (Michelle); sisters, Jane Faucet, Mary Mathis (Nelson), and Virginia Sappington; dear lifelong friend, Betsy Johnson; and goddaughter/namesake Matilee Allison Johnson The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 10, 2020 at St. Johns United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Tim McClendon officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family following the interment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN SC Matilee’s online guest book may be signed by visiting www.shellhousefuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Matilee Howard Johnson, please visit our flower store.