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Eleanor Johnson Obituary
Eleanor Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014 of natural causes. She was a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for 55 years. Eleanor lovingly served her church as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and a past member of the Parish Council.
Eleanor worked for many years as a secretary at St. John Berchmans Grade School and B'Nai Zion Congregation and will be remembered with fondness by all of the people she came in contact with and helped. She often commented on how much she enjoyed interacting with students, parents, and religious leaders within the Catholic and Jewish communities in which she served.
Eleanor anxiously awaited Sunday afternoons so that she could enjoy her favorite pastime which was BINGO. Fortunately, she was very lucky and was able to yell the word "BINGO" very often. This simple activity made her very happy and she was often called the "BINGO Queen."
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius and son Gary. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Stephenson, son Mark and wife Tricia, daughter Julie Byram and husband George, Mary Harris and husband Keith, and Claire Johnson. She has left a host of grandchildren that she loved dearly which include: Jeffrey and David Johnson, Robbie Harris and wife Heather, Trey Byram and wife Jennifer, Matthew Byram, Jordan Stamps, and Alex and Andrew Morris. Her most recent loves include great grandchildren, Abram and Andi Byram.
It was Eleanor's wish to donate her body to science. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday, December 15th . Family will receive friends between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. Presiding over the Mass will be Father Karl Daigle and Father Thomas John.
Memorials can be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through St. Joseph's Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 211 Atlantic Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105.
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Carol & John Gates
December 17, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Mrs. Eleanor was a dear lady - it was always so sweet to hear her speak of her children and grandchildren! She will be missed!
Charles (Chip) Hielscher
December 16, 2014
Mark, Julie, Mary & Claire, I just found out about Mrs. Johnson, today, the 16th. I have so many great memories of your Mom, Dad and everyone. A dear friend.
Brenda Boulware
December 16, 2014
Julie and All Family Members, Please know that my heart is breaking to hear such sad news about Mrs. Eleanor. She was such a dear Lady and almost like a second Mom to me when I started helping her through Helping Hands when I was living in Shreveport. She and I really became very dear friends and I have certainly missed her since I moved away and back to Georgia to assist my elderly parents. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time, as I feel like I got to know each of you in some small way through your Mother and I know that each of you will miss her daily. Just know that she is now at home with God. God bless each of you at this time.
My Love,
Brenda Boulware
903 Ginger Hill Road
Thomson, Georgia 30824
Patrick Hart
December 15, 2014
My prayers are with all of you during this time of grief and sorrow. I will always remember the kindness both Julius and Eleanor showed my family when we were neighbors on East Kings Hwy.
December 13, 2014
Our prayers and sympathy go out to all the family. We are going to miss our aunt Eleanor. She was so caring and worried about her little sister. I Have so many fond memories of how close we were and football sundays at memaw fraziers house as kids. I know it can never be the same without her but i truly hope we continue to stay in touch
All our love and sympathy,
Chuck,Maggie and family,
gail courtney
December 11, 2014
Eleanor was loved by all parents at St John's.... she was the first smiling face in office. She touched so many lives and will be missed deeply.
Julie you are in my thoughts and prayers.. love YsiC. gail
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