Shirley B Johnson

Shirley was baptized at an early age by Rev. R.J. Tyson at New Hope Baptist Church. As an adult, she joined Mt. Canaan Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Johnny Cyrus. She was a dedicated member of the senior usher board. She was married to the late Elijah Thomas II and Albert Johnson. From her marriage to Elijah Thomas, she had two children, Elijah Thomas III and Dwana (Thomas) Webb. From her union with Albert Johnson, she had one child, Garland Johnson.

Shirley was blessed with seven grandchildren: Jordan Johnson, Marcus Webb, Jana Webb, Parker Johnson, Peighton Ashley, Aniyah Thomas, and Aliyah Thomas. Her great-grandchildren are Shareef Johnson, Bentley Johnson, Alani Cook, a niece (Karen Asberry), two nephews (Aaron Asberry and Darryl Asberry), two daughters-in-law (Shannon A. Johnson and Judy Gabriel Thomas), and one sister (Yvonne Asberry). She was survived by a special friend, James Collins, and a host of friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Bradley.

A visitation for Shirley will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 12:30 PM at Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815. Burial will immediately follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.