Jean Johnson

Jean Johnson was born on September 15, 1939 in Columbia, Louisiana and passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 81. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Summer Grove Baptist Church, 8924 Jewella Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Murry Hodge. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport. Jean Johnson was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who committed her life to serving God, family and others. She was kind, thoughtful and generous above all. She touched many lives through her service to God and her community. Jean was an active member of her church, Summer Grove Baptist Church and loved serving there. Her Sunday school class, New Beginnings, meant the world to her. She was heavily involved in the Summer Grove Women's ministry and shawl ministry. She also attended several fellowship trips hosted by Summer Grove. Additionally, Jean was a lifetime member of the Shreveport Medical Alliance. As an active member of her community, Jean left a lasting impact on everyone she met. She had the spiritual gifts of discernment and hospitality. Jean was passionate about witnessing to those she discerned needed to hear God's word and cared for people from all walks of life without judgment. No matter who she met or for how long, she had the natural ability to make you feel like part of her family. She cared deeply for others and prayed fervently for everyone who crossed her path. As a woman of strong faith, she set an example for others on what it looked like to walk with the Lord every single day. While our hearts are saddened knowing we will not see her again on this earth, we know she is rejoicing in the presence of her most precious Savior. The legacy Jean leaves behind will be felt through many generations. She was the kind of woman that put everyone above herself and her needs. Her generosity was unmatched. She would move mountains to make sure other people's needs were met. Her relationship with the Lord was the most important thing in her life above all. She looked forward to the day where she could meet Jesus face to face. Her passing was a true testament to her life as she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Often birth is described as the most beautiful gift from God, but death is rarely described in the same way. Jean believed death was special for those who knew the Lord. Her passing was indeed beautiful, and we can take comfort in her last breath as we witnessed her soul leave this earth and her eyes fixate on our King. Jean Johnson was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Dr. Bendel Johnson; and her parents, James Reginald Warner and Ruby Chapman Warner. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Vicki Johnson Timothy and husband, Sam, of Southlake, TX, Carol Johnson Weissmann of Grapevine, TX; son, James Bendel Johnson and wife, Melany, of Keller, TX; and her grandchildren, Shelby Timothy, Caroline Timothy, Stephen Timothy, Jonathan Weissmann, Jordan and Julia Weissmann, Emily Weissmann, Peyton Weissmann, Allison Johnson and Madeline Johnson. Also surviving her are her siblings, James "Butch" R. Warner, Jr., DeSoto, TX, Lunsford Warner, Tupelo, MS, Bruce Warner, Ashland, OR and Terry Warner Monroe, Shreveport, LA; along with nieces and nephews. Honoring her as pallbearers will be Jonathan Weissmann, Jordan Weissmann, Peyton Weissmann, Stephen Timothy, Sam Timothy and LaDwight Wilson. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many physicians and caregivers who so lovingly cared for Jean. We especially thank the staff at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Community of Southlake, TX who were so committed to her care as well as Klarus Hospice and her beloved granddaughter-in-law, Julia Weissmann, who so tenderly cared for Jean during her final moments on this earth. The family is so thankful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, church and community during this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St., Monroe, LA 71203.