Luneata Grace Hite

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THE BEGINNING
Luneata “Grace” Hite was born April 16, 1916 to the union of William T.
Campbell (who passed away prior to her birth) and her mother, Pearl Pouncy. She
was an only child and because her mother was unable to work and raise her too; she
was raised by her grandparents, Sarah and John Pouncy. Her early life included
living in New York, Arizona and Texas and upon her grandparent’s death, she would
eventually be raised by her Aunt Amanda Orange in Inkster, Michigan. Grace was
taught the importance of an education and attended Our Lady of Sorrow, McMichael
and later graduated from Northwestern High School. After High School, Grace
received a 2-year scholarship to the University of Michigan.

A TIME TO GROW
Grace worked diligently for the Wayne County Civil Service, the Juvenile
Detention Center and ultimately became a Social Worker for the State of Michigan
until she retired. Even after her retirement, Grace was always dedicated to the
community and serving people which is why Babcock Management Company
employed her to manage several of their apartment complexes around the City of
Detroit.

A TIME TO LOVE
Grace loved the ideal of being IN LOVE! She married her 1st husband Sherman
Johnson Sr. and together they raised Sharon Beauregard (who preceded her in death)
and Sherman Johnson Jr.. She later met and married Zach Bradford and to their
union a daughter, Toni Hill was born. Again, Grace “Loved being in Love” but none
touched her heart more than, George Hite! He was a retired Detroit Police Officer
and he truly made her soul smile.

A TIME TO SERVE
Grace labored faithfully for many years to care for her family, receiving
several promotions and honors for her faithfulness and dedication. She served as a
seamstress for the Playboy Club, making uniforms for many of the Playboy Bunnies!
She worked for the late Dinah Washington and Aretha Franklin, often traveling with
them to ensure their lavish gowns were always impeccable. She also traveled with yet
another one of her husbands, “Sand Man Howard”, an aspiring comedian who was
often the opening act for the Globe Trotters.

A TIME TO REFLECT
Grace loved to entertain! She loved having family and friends over for a good
time, she loved Rum Raisin Ice Cream and in her younger day, you would often either
see her with an Old Fashion glass of Whiskey or a little glass of Kahlua and milk.
Grace was a Sharp dresser and took her appearance very serious. She was a Classy
Lady and was always aware of the current fashions.
Grace had a deep routed connection to children which stemmed from her
earlier days as a Social Worker. As she began to age and it became challenging to
decipher her conversation, she would often refer to the having to “leave” to go care
for the children. That’s when her dear daughter and faithful caretaker Toni, purchased
“Butter” her sweet baby doll that bought her so much love over these last few years.
Grace took excellent care of Butter until her dying day. Butter was right beside her
as she went on to be with the Lord.
Grace had many famous quotes she belted out, that we still find humorous as
the family sits around and reminiscences about the good times with Nana. When you
had to leave for work, it was “Go Get the Butter from the Duck”, when asked how she
was feeling, it was “Feeling like a Million bucks but can’t change a quarter”. With
every year she grew older it was “The Lord ain’t ready for me and the Devil doesn’t
want me messing up his hell!” And just in case you needed a little reassurance that
you’re Loved, she would always ask, “Has anyone told you I Love you today.” Nana
was a handful, but she was our handful and she will be greatly missed!

A TIME TO EMBRACE
On December 21, 2021, God in his infinite wisdom decided it was time to
bring his sweet daughter, Grace home. Our Nana leaves her love to so many people,
her daughter Sharon Beauregard (who preceded her in death), son Sherman Johnson
Jr. (Sharon), her daughter Toni Hill (Terry Newson); grandchildren, Dawn Johnson,
April Johnson, Damien Greer (Paullette), Sherman Johnson III, and Dana Beauregard.
Nana had several great-grandchildren, Asia, LeBron, Desmond, Kennedy, Des’Janae,
Dominque, Nia amd Nyla; and was blessed to have loved on a host of her GREATGREAT-
grandchildren as well!