Greta L. Cowan was born on December 31, 1941, to the late Richard and Era Yarbrough Johnson.
She transitioned from earth to eternal life on August 21, 2021. Greta was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1959. She was employed at Earle C. Clements Job Corp, where she retired after twenty years of service. She was a dedicated member of McFarland Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Ruthella Johnson Stringer.
She leaves to cherish her memory sons: William and Carlos Lock; daughters:
Demetra (Michael) Proctor, Aria Whitlock, and Ja-Mia Lock; two honorary sons: Mac Arthur Rapier and Richard Whitlock; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; brother: Richard (Anita) Johnson, Jr.; sisters: Karen (Alfonso) Shamell, Crystal Johnson, and Bridgett Harris; and a host of nieces and nephews.