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Johnnie Christy Obituary

Johnnie Danel Christy

OPELOUSAS - Johnnie Danel Christy passed away on August 22, 2013 at the age of 69. Johnnie was predeceased by her parents Shirley Clark Danel and H. J. "Bubber" Danel, her sister Harriet Danel and her brother Halliet James Danel, Jr. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Heather Christy and Brooke Christy; her daughter Caroline Kearney, her husband David and their children Laine and Patrick; her sister Shirley Ann Boagni, her children Bain Slack, Jr., Hallie Slack and Kara Slack; her sister Denise Danel and her daughter Makenna Krelle; her nephew Halliet James Danel, III; and her many friends. A native of Opelousas, Johnnie spent her adult years in New Orleans. She worked as a Registered Nurse for several years, moved on to full-time mother, went back to school and attained a degree in Substance Abuse Counseling, worked at Odyssey House and other rehabilitation facilities, took up pottery and opened a pottery studio, was an accomplished seamstress, served as a director of the St. Landry Bank, and, finally, devoted herself to her children and grandchildren. God speed.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 12:00 PM. Friends may visit after 10:00 AM. Interment to follow in All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers please send donations to LA SPCA. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com

Published by The Advertiser on Aug. 25, 2013.
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Dear Brooke and Christy Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Johnnie's passing. I will always remember her tenacious and caring spirit. I still have a piece of her painted wood art in my home that she gave to me when I moved away from NOLA! My condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Susan Gessner

September 6, 2013

My prayers are with the entire family. JOhnnie will be missed by so many people whose lives she touched. She lived for her girls and those babies and was so proud of all of you. Some of the times we had together are unbelievable, every where she went she was such a classy lady. Our reunions will not be the same. OHS 61

Sharon Lumpkin

August 30, 2013

I remember Johnnie very well as she was my favorite nurse in my father's office many years ago(the late 1960's 70's.) SHw was always smiling, and kept my dad, Dr. Joe Diaz, on his toes throughout the day... and was a breath of fresh air in his office. They had a great rapport with each other.. and I am sure that they are now telling each other many jokes, as they did in the office on Antonine Street. God be with you, and my prayers are with all of the family...

Brian Diaz

August 30, 2013

Denise,
I wish you only wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate Johnnie's well-lived life. She pops into my head every once in a while as I reminisce of being in her wedding with you. Good memories.

Marla Krause

August 30, 2013

My condolences to the family. Johnnie will be truly missed.
Ava Wimberly Mingo, class of '61

avanel mingo

August 28, 2013

We are thinking of you all. We wish we could be there with you. Love, George and Kristina Christy

August 27, 2013

I am truly saddened to hear of Johnnie Ruth's passing. I have so many fond memories of her, going back to our being in the first grade together! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Carolyn Richard Miceli-class of 61'.

Carolyn Miceli

August 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Charlotte Cox Warren

August 27, 2013

Ms. Christy made such an impression on me, after meeting her the very first time. I had the opportunity to have wonderful conversations with her, during the week I filled in for her regular petsitter. I looked forward to looking after her sweet cats and dogs, but truly to our chats, which always included how much she loved her pets and her family. She was a beautiful woman, with such grace and class. I feel blessed to have met her.

Ellen Dearden

August 26, 2013

Sorry to hear about Johnnie, my prayers go out to her and her family. May god take her into his heavenly kingdom and give her eternal peace.
God Bless'
Bubba Hidalgo

Bubba Hidalgo

August 26, 2013

Denise, so very sorry to hear about Johnnie, God Bless Stevie

August 26, 2013

Our reunions will not be the same without JR, sorry for her passing; but she is in a much better place. She was a very sweet and nice person.

Robert (Bobby) Christman

August 26, 2013

SO VERY SORRY....MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. KNOW THE WARM MEMORIES YOU SHARED WITH HER WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.

BECKY DUHON HIGH SCHOOL CLASSMATE

August 25, 2013

Denise and Shirley,

I am so sorry to hear about Johnny Ruth's passing. It has been several years since I last saw her but she was still the same glamorous Johnny Ruth. I will not be able to attend the services but my prayers are with you both at this time.

Anne McLeod

August 25, 2013

We send our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to your family from ours.

Ben Pressburg & Family

August 25, 2013

JR will be missed...a good friend and classmate. We will keep y'all in our hearts through this moment of sadness...

Al Orgeron

August 25, 2013

May God bless and comfort you at this time of loss. Johnnie Ruth will be greatly missed.

Bobbye Neal (a classmate)

August 25, 2013

Brooke, Caroline, and Heather,
Johnnie was a good friend to me for many years after first being in my pottery class and then eventually the owner of the studio. We went through many of life's ups and downs together. I will always remember how supportive she was to me. She was so proud of her children (you). I want you to know how important she was to me even though the years separated us. I recently thought of her. I will keep you three in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Traci

Traci Smith

August 25, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)

JW

August 25, 2013

Heather, You are in my thoughts and prayers --- I have many good memories of your mother when you and Anne were friends --- Take care, Kay Rapier

Kay Rapier

August 25, 2013

Brooke, so extremely sorry to read this and realize it was your mother. She was an inspiring person that did wonderful things for others. My prayers and symapathy at a time that I know is very hard.

S Pierre

August 24, 2013

Brooke & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Bruce & Celeste Saltalamachia

August 24, 2013

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