Beryl Johnson

Beryl DeSouza Lyte Johnson passed away at her home in West Pembroke

Pines, Florida, on the afternoon of October 4 th, 2024 at age 92. She was

attended by her daughter and her companion at the time of her passing.

Beryl Johnson was born on October 18 th,1931 at Airy Hall, Mahaicony,

Guyana. Her father, James DeSouza, was a traveling salesman, and her

mother, Ratne Mohabir, was a sugar cane worker. In March 1950, Beryl married

William Randolph Lyte of Linden, Guyana, and on May 21 st, 1969 she married

Roy Winston Johnson of Georgetown, Guyana. Beryl embraced life with a spirit

of entrepreneurship and creativity, sewing exquisite wedding dresses and

baking delightful pastries for her friends and neighbors. Beryl and Roy

emigrated to the United States in 1976, where they pursued their dream of

entrepreneurship. In 1981, they established the Guyana Roti House in

Brooklyn, New York—a pioneering restaurant offering Guyanese-Indian cuisine.

Featured in the New York Post, the restaurant was a testament to her culinary

skills and business acumen. Despite her professional achievements, Beryl

considered her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to be her

greatest accomplishment.

Beryl’s intelligence, wit, and business prowess made her the cornerstone of her

family, both immediate and extended. After retiring from the restaurant business

at age 65, she moved to Florida, where she enjoyed her golden years

surrounded by loved ones. Renowned for her kindness and generosity, Beryl left

an indelible mark on everyone she encountered.

Beryl is preceded in death by James DeSouza, Ratne Mohabir, Edith

DeSouza, Ruby DeSouza, Edward DeSouza, Cecil DeSouza, Agnes

DeSouza, Roy Winston Johnson, and Clarice Joannah Johnson.

Beryl is survived by her children: Leslie Hing, Randolph Michael Lyte-Johnson,

Joanie Johnson M.S., Guy Mortimer St. Clair Johnson, Deborah Alexis Guilbaud,

M.D., Shemroy Montgomery Johnson and their respective spouses Bernadette

Eleanor Johnson M.A.Ed., Hugh Heyward, Gail Ann Johnson, and Doris Jean

Johnson. Her stepchildren: Earle Lovell and his spouse Joan Lovell and their

daughter Stephanie; Dawn Alexander, Gayle Johnson, and Kim Johnson. Her

grandchildren: Leroy Skeete Jr, Jason Randolph Johnson M.S.N., Lauren

Eleanor Johnson, J.D., Leeann Abigail Johnson, Joshua Aaron Johnson, Dexter

Michael Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Guion Johnson, Andray Johnson, Sherita

Alexis Johnson, Adrienne Alexis Guilbaud, Krystle Alexis Johnson, M.D. and her

spouse Joshua McHugh M.D., Linea Zareena Johnson and her spouse Ronald

Griswell; Imani Zareena Johnson, Jelani Shem Johnson, Amina Alexis

Johnson, Denzel Roy Johnson, and Rex Joseph Johnson. Her

great-grandchildren Kyra Skeete, Kyndel Skeete, Christian McHugh, and Levi

Johnson Griswell. Her sisters Ruby Roberts, Veronica Angil Jones, and

Elizabeth Yensen.

Viewing will be from 7 PM to 9 PM on Friday evening, October 18 th, 2024 at

Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home at 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024.

Funeral services and Cremation will follow at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Cemeteries

and Crematory at 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024 from 10 PM to 12

PM on Saturday morning, October 19 th, 2024.

Funeral services to be officiated by Reverend Larrie M. Lovett II.

Services are entrusted to Fred Hunter’s Memorial Services, 6301 Taft Street,

Hollywood, FL 33024. Telephone (954)-989-1550. Website:

www.fredhunters.com.

The family of the late Beryl Johnson would like to extend its sincere gratitude

and appreciation to her dearest friend and companion of 20 years, Shobha

Ramjattan.

The family of the late Beryl Johnson would like to express sincere thanks and

appreciation to everyone for the numerous acts of kindness and sympathy

shown during their hours of bereavement.

The family of the late Beryl Johnson will receive friends immediately following

the service at 12:30 PM in the Fred Hunter’s Community Center.

Beryl DeSouza Lyte Johnson will fondly be remembered as a beautiful,

generous, and thoughtful woman who selflessly gave to those she loved. Her

hard work, dedication, and zest for life will be cherished by her family and

friends forever.

John 14:2

My Father’s house has many rooms: if that were not so, would I have told you  that I am going there to prepare a place for you?