Grace Odell "Mammaw" Johnson returned to Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 in Jefferson, Texas at the age of 83. She was born November 18th, 1935 in Minden, Louisiana of parents Walter Matthew Smith and Emma Delilah Hatten Smith. Grace married Donald Jacob Johnson on June 12th, 1953.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, 8 siblings, 1 son Alan Wayne Johnson, 1 daughter Terri Sue Johnson, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
She is survived by her son, Clay Johnson and wife, Jackie; son Randall Johnson and his wife, Anita; son Johnny Johnson and his wife, Cathy. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and others.
Grace lived in many cities throughout her life including Shreveport, New Orleans, Haughton, and Mooringsport, Louisiana, as well as Long Branch, Texas and Ingleside, California.
She loved God first and foremost, and enjoyed her life as a Homemaker where her cooking skills are known to be second to none. She was also a wonderful host, an avid gardener, and loved collecting what-nots.
Family, friends and others whose lives Grace touched are invited to visitation on Wednesday, August 14th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. The funeral service will be on Thursday, August 15th at 10 am. Both will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana.
