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Maria Johnson Obituary

Maria Polerà Johnson JAMES ISLAND - Maria Polerà Johnson, 74, of Catanzaro, Italy and James Island, South Carolina, died peacefully at home on February 13, 2022. Maria is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Gregory Johnson, brother, Pietro Polerà (Luisa), sister, Angiolina Polerà Zander (Karl), son, Philippe Johnson (Stephanie), and daughter, Georgia Johnson Gruber (Karl). Her greatest joy was her two grandchildren, Luca and Ingrid Gruber and her nieces, Melissa and Serena and nephews, Alessandro and Giuseppe. Her family is eternally grateful for our angels of home healthcare, especially Marilyn Huff who provided exceptionally graceful care, thoughtfulness and companionship, and Amedisys Hospice, Nurse Brandy, who provided unending guidance, comfort and understanding. There will be a private celebration of her life when spring is upon us and all the flowers in her yard are in full bloom. In lieu of flowers, gather your friends and family at the dinner table and have a large, loud and delicious Italian pasta dinner in her honor. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2022.

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Jeri Cabot

March 11, 2022

Dear Greg and family,
I am thankful to have met Maria and felt her warmth and effervescence. You are in my thoughts. My deepest sympathies.

Linda Acierno

February 21, 2022

I want to send a note of love, affection and gratitude to Greg, Georgia, Philippe and Maria in heaven. I´m glad my family was and is a part of your circle of love.
Thank you. My prayers are with you. Linda

Nick and Sally Wackym

February 21, 2022

We are thinking of you and your family, Georgia. Your Mother was a lovely Lady, beautiful, loving, smart, funny and a wonderful conversationalist. The first time we met, it was as though we had always been friends. We are sending our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to you all. Sally and Nick

Marilyn Huff

February 19, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Words will never ease the unhappiness but memories will. So much love

Bubba McLeod

February 19, 2022

My condolences to the Johnson Family

Pat Hairfield

February 19, 2022

Greg, Georgia, and Phillipe,
I am so sorry to hear of Maria's passing. Remembering your happier times with her will help ease your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Hairfield

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