Angie L. Johnson

“Start children off on the way they should go,and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Angie Johnson, 61, of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 6, 2026.

She was born on November 24, 1964, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the daughter of Doris Sweat and Joseph Benjamin. Angie later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she grew up and attended local schools. As a young girl, she participated in the Brownies and was a bright and ambitious student, often considered among the top of her class and remembered by friends as the “Candygirl.”

Angie dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She was educated and worked in the medical field as an EMT, CRMA, CNA, and in other nursing roles, always bringing compassion and strength to the people she served.

She had a true passion for cooking and was especially known for her incredible soul food. Angie cooked from the heart and loved feeding others, sharing her meals and hospitality with family and friends from New York to Maine. She also loved music and dancing, trips to the beach, shopping, traveling, and being lucky at the casino.

Above all else, Angie was devoted to her family. She was known as the very best mother, Nanna, and Meemaw, and her love for her children and grandchildren was the center of her life.

She was predeceased by her parents, Doris (Sweat) Hall and Joseph Benjamin, and by her husbands, George Ezell McElveen and Jural Johnson.

Angie is lovingly remembered by her children, Prince Benjamin “Pretty Boy”, Ezelvia Benjamin “Hour Glass,” Asia Benjamin “Soft As A Flower,” and Nyasia Benjamin “Love Heart,” all of New York; George McElveen-Benjamin “G-Man” and Jewels Benjamin-Johnson “Nefertiti,” both of Sanford.

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Heavenlee, Elaysia, Neveah, Devine, Erick Jr., Andruw, Branddon, Askirah Nigel, and Harmony, her 97-year-old grandfather, Benjamin Sweat, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended families and friends.

Angie will be remembered for her strength, her laughter, her cooking, and the deep love she had for her family and friends. Her presence filled a room, and her memory will live on in the many lives she touched.

Beautiful Nanna

My beautiful Nanna, your smile would brighten the whole room. Your laughter was the most contagious. You were an amazing grandmother, mother, wife, and friend. You taught me what real, genuine love looks like.

You and I, forever… and I know one day I’ll see you again.

I will miss you so much. I will miss your wisdom, your stories, and your energy. We all will. Every person who had you in their life was lucky. You were kind, patient, understanding, emotionally intelligent, and so funny. I could never ask for a better Nanna.

You raised me and helped me become who I am today. I’ll never forget the nights of binge-watching Madea, cooking together, dancing, singing, and laughing. I’ll never forget how safe and seen you made me feel.

I love you so much. Rest in peace.

Love,
Your first granddaughter,
Your Black Butterfly 🖤🦋

Me and you forever.