Edith Johnson Allbritton

Edith Elizabeth Johnson was born March 3, 1930, in Tallahassee, Florida and went to her heavenly home on December 10, 2022. She met the love of her life, David Allbritton, at the age of 15 while attending church. They immediately became best friends and quickly fell deeply in love but were not allowed to marry until she turned 21 years of age. During their service in the United States Air Force, they moved to Marietta, Georgia where their first child was born. Shortly thereafter, they returned to Tallahassee where their young family grew to include four children. They were happily married for over 66 years. Edith put her career on hold when her children were born and devoted her life to them wholeheartedly with security, love and kindness. She began her career again after all her children were in school. She finished her working career as a bookkeeper at Godby High School where all four of her children and one of her grandchildren attended. She took great pride in her work, keeping meticulous records for over 20 years until she retired in 1993. After retirement, she and her husband built a new home, traveled extensively and shared their lives and experiences with their children and grandchildren in ways that will never be forgotten. For her entire life, she guided and contributed to the emotional and spiritual growth of her children as only a mother can. Edith beautifully played the piano and organ, and on occasion, an accordion. She credited her talent not to herself, but as one given to her by God. She had the remarkable ability to reproduce a melody by simply listening and then repeating what she heard, a rare talent by all standards. She could also quickly transpose her music to any key just by listening to the singer’s vocal range. Beginning at the age of 15, Edith applied her God-given talent by playing the piano at her childhood church home, Oak City Assembly of God (now Generations Church) in Tallahassee and later in life, she was the pianist and then became the organist at Victory Assembly of God in Concord. Edith possessed a remarkable and tenacious ability to connect with people of all ages, challenging them to expand their musical talents, their education, and their relationships with God, family, and a church community. She continued this outreach into her final weeks of life, cherishing every opportunity to connect with others. Edith’s kindness and caring for others was ever-present. She often added the element of mischievousness and fun to her interactions with everyone, keeping us filled with joy. She also extended kindness and caring to her broader family by staying actively engaged with her nieces and nephews, often traveling significant distances to make sure everyone in the family stayed connected and felt her love. Edith was predeceased by her husband, David Allbritton, parents, Tom and Verdie Johnson, and siblings, Wesley Johnson and Hazel Kreimeyer. She is survived by her children Gale Allbritton, Scott (Sherry) Allbritton, Danny (Angie) Allbritton, Linda Allbritton, and seven grandchildren Fred Hadley III, Adrienne (Michael) Pennington, Lyle Allbritton, Austin Day, Joel (Averi) Allbritton, Brett Allbritton (Lauren Counts), Hannah Allbritton, and three great grandchildren Jace Pennington, Cooper Allbritton, and Cade Allbritton. She is also survived by her devoted sister, Ruth Shields, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Services for friends and family to honor and celebrate Edith’s life will be held at Bevis Funeral Home (200 John Knox Rd) on Tuesday December 20th. Visitation will begin at 10AM, service at 11AM, and burial at 1PM at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly donate to one of the charitable organizations Edith supported - Lighthouse Children’s Home, St. Judes Children’s Hospital or your local church’s missions fund. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Allbritton family with their arrangements.

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Edith Johnson Allbritton

March 3, 1930 - December 10, 2022