In Memory Of
Mary Ida (Johnson) Wortham
1925
2021
Mary Ida (Johnson) Wortham
February 9, 1925 — May 6, 2021
Mary Ida Wortham (Johnson)
February 2, 1925 Chicago, Illinois-May 6, 2021 Dayton, Ohio
Mary Wortham was born February 2, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Carsue and Mary Francis Johnson. She was the second of eight siblings all of whom preceded her in death. Mary spent her childhood in Marvel, Arkansas but considered Detroit, Michigan home for 69 years. As a part of the southern migration Mary was instrumental in planting the seed for many of her brother's and sister's to migrate to the motor city.
Mary found her passion for cosmetology and pursued her cosmetology license from the Detroit School of Cosmetology. Striving to keep her beauty services affordable to African American working women in the community was always her goal.
As an entrepreneur Mary owned a couple of businesses including a mini mall flea market and most notably Wortham's Hair Fashions which she operated for 47 years. Her business allowed cosmetologists in the community the ability to blossom their careers while utilizing her shop.
Mary loved her family and would be known to financially help out with large family holiday events, do "pop calling" during the holidays all over Detroit visiting various relatives, and she was always excited to attend a family reunion.
Health and travel were very important to Mary as she became a vegetarian (before it was trendy!) and enjoyed studying eastern medicine and massage. Mary also traveled all over the world learning about new cultures. A few of her favorite places to travel were; Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, Kenya, Thailand, India and Western Europe.
Faith was also very important to Mary and she was an active member and volunteer at Renaissance Unity Church.
Mary leaves behind two children Rozaa and Forest (Laurie), two granddaughters Himerria and Nicole (Kevin) and two great grandsons Xavier and Oliver.
To share a memory of Mary or to leave a special message for her family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
February 2, 1925 Chicago, Illinois-May 6, 2021 Dayton, Ohio
Mary Wortham was born February 2, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Carsue and Mary Francis Johnson. She was the second of eight siblings all of whom preceded her in death. Mary spent her childhood in Marvel, Arkansas but considered Detroit, Michigan home for 69 years. As a part of the southern migration Mary was instrumental in planting the seed for many of her brother's and sister's to migrate to the motor city.
Mary found her passion for cosmetology and pursued her cosmetology license from the Detroit School of Cosmetology. Striving to keep her beauty services affordable to African American working women in the community was always her goal.
As an entrepreneur Mary owned a couple of businesses including a mini mall flea market and most notably Wortham's Hair Fashions which she operated for 47 years. Her business allowed cosmetologists in the community the ability to blossom their careers while utilizing her shop.
Mary loved her family and would be known to financially help out with large family holiday events, do "pop calling" during the holidays all over Detroit visiting various relatives, and she was always excited to attend a family reunion.
Health and travel were very important to Mary as she became a vegetarian (before it was trendy!) and enjoyed studying eastern medicine and massage. Mary also traveled all over the world learning about new cultures. A few of her favorite places to travel were; Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, Kenya, Thailand, India and Western Europe.
Faith was also very important to Mary and she was an active member and volunteer at Renaissance Unity Church.
Mary leaves behind two children Rozaa and Forest (Laurie), two granddaughters Himerria and Nicole (Kevin) and two great grandsons Xavier and Oliver.
To share a memory of Mary or to leave a special message for her family, please click the 'Share Memories' button above.
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