Edith Johnson

Thelma Detillier DeJean
January 28, 2009
Agnes Josephine Pitre Pitre
January 30, 2009
Thelma Detillier DeJean
January 28, 2009
Agnes Josephine Pitre Pitre
January 30, 2009

Posted Friday, January 30, 2009-01-29


Edith Johnson, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Monday, January 26.

She is survived by her daughter, Lorraine Johnson Harry of Thibodaux; sons, Alvin Paul Johnson Jr. of Raceland, La., and Lionel Johnson of Thibodaux; sisters, Emelda Williams of Omaha, Ne., and Carrie Ellis of Thibodaux; brothers, Nolan Washington Sr. and Louis Washington of Thibodaux and Stanley Washington of Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Paul Johnson Sr.; parents, Willie Sr., and Mary Alice Washington; and brothers, Willie Washington Jr.; Norman Washington and Hollis Washington Sr.

She was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux and was a member of the Pastor’s Aid Club. She enjoyed cooking.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements.