Mary Ellis Allgood Johnson

Class of 1968

Several grand step children. Have multiply great step grandchildren. My son Jason and his wife Kristi have my Granddaughter Charlotte Ruby Allgood Born 8-19-2012
Now a thriving 9 year old.


Update. Now a thriving 12-year-old in middle school.

Retired due to a serious illness from account management/cyber security, for the government. . April fools day 2016
Plan to enjoy grandchildren. And great grand children

2024. Moved to Bryan Texas. Moved with my son and family for my daughter-in-law‘s job. She is a professor at A&M.
I’m enjoying the warmer weather

Springfield & Franklin

Southeastern

College courses. Several classes and certifications for the government.
A+ and Security + and some networking.
Learned about taking a computer apart. Also worked at cyber security.

Diane Knowles, Scherry Allgood , And Norma Brown and I hung out and had fun. I remember breaking a window on Diane's front pouch when being chased by Steve Wilson because I picked on him about his middle name. I still remember what it is. Diane's mom was not mad and I paid for the window. Remember car crash at out pole near my house. Both legs sprained and I was in the back seat. Diane had two black eyes.

Usher Club and government council one semester.

Had a few

After school I worked at Hamburg hang out was my job at the Early Pryor's Top Hat hamburgers located downtown on capital. Also worked at Early Pryor’s coffee shop on Main Street.

Long Long hair - wish I had it now..After Cancer, well, it is what it is...

Remember ushering for the Turtles at W K auditorium. Invited to go party with them but did not go. Ushered several football games.

We have more of the downtown then. Now, a lot of accounts further out.

Always like to see old friends. Still talk to Norma Brown Galloway and talk to Diane Knowles Woods when I can. Miss other old friends. Miss Scherri Allgood Sturdivant who passed away.
Now I miss Diane Knowles Wood.
Norma Brown and I have a few health issues but we’re hanging in there. See how old we can get. With my families I life spans I’m God’s good graces.

First job was babysitting, then on to waitress at both Early Prior's Coffe Shops (downtown and Main St) and Rowe's Country Kitchen.
Moved onto the NightBeat as waitress and part-time bartender
Had better jobs after that

I have been married twice and both husbands are deceased.
I have retired due to illness.
My son had attended Franklin Elementary twice. For third grade before moving to Texas, also for almost a year for his 6th grade before we moved to Heidelberg, Germany where 1st husband was stationed by the Army. Germany was one of my favorite places to live, explore and travel plus traveled several other countries in Europe. Would visit my aunt in Lancashire England and stay with her a few days. Have lived in Texas and Missouri also. was a teachers aide in Texas and at the commissary in Germany and Missouri. Worked several different jobs from front office counting tills to meat cutter. Don't know why I came back to Michigan other than family. Once returned to Battle Creek my son graduated Battle Creek Central his senior year. Other high schools were in Germany and Missouri. I worked two jobs until I quit one to take care of my Dad durning his illness before he died 1997.

I used to drive a 2 1/2 ton truck and a forklift

I worked for the government and a commissary as a cashier as a meat, Clark and stocking shelves. In Germany with embassy’s would come in they would come in with trucks.
Took a long time to bring their food up and help them pack it.

My coolest thing I got to do was live and travel in Europe for a few years. Loved it.

Another time I was running into Mel Gibson on the streets of Chicago making a film

Crocheting, crafting, beading, painting.

I listen to different kinds of music like Christian or country now. Still listen to 50s, 60 and 70 music.

Favorite vacations are to South and North Carolina to see step daughter , grand children and niece and their families. Also the travel and cruise from Germany to England and then another back.. Stayed with a aunt in England a few days.

It all speeds up and the days fly by.



You learn to miss your friends after they’re gone. Sherry, First, and since we’ve lost Diane Knowles. It’s just Norma Brown and I now left from the old group. Norma and I do keep in touch often.