Marsha Johnson - the victim of a thief in Covington, Georgia

Marsha Johnson

Marsha Johnson, age 65, died on November 16, 2015, at a hospital in Covington, Georgia. 

Covington is a city located about 35 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Just before 8:00 p.m., Marsha was at a Walmart and was loading her purchases into her car. A man in another car was observed watching her. He pulled into a parking space right beside Marsha's car. 

The man grabbed Marsha's purse and threw her to the ground. He tried to flee the scene and in doing so, ran over Marsha at least four times in the process of trying to get his vehicle out of the parking spot. 

A male Good Samaritan tried to ram his vehicle into the thief's vehicle but the thief was still able to drive away.

Marsha was rushed to a nearby hospital where, tragically, she died of her injuries. 

The thief is described as a Hispanic male with a very heavy build and a goatee type beard. He was driving a 1990's light colored Honda Accord. A woman was in the passenger seat of his car.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to contact the Covington Police Department at 770-786-7605.  There is a $10,000. reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who killed Marsha Johnson. 

Marsha was a retired Lab Technician. Her husband had just died in April of 2015 and

Angels of God, pray for Marsha
and for those who have lost her.

she was taking care of two grandsons who were living with her. Her son is suffering from cancer. 

Marsha's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She was a grandmother with a huge heart. She was kind, generous and honorable.  She loved her family. She will be forever mourned.

Masha is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss her.

Pray for justice for Marsha. 

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Marsha is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.