Ruby Johnson

1935 - 2020

Ruby Johnson obituary, 1935-2020, Houma, LA

Ruby Johnson

1935 - 2020

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Ruby Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2020.
Ruby Johnson
 
Our Heavenly Father called his faithful servant Ruby Johnson, age 84 to her eternal resting place on Saturday, October 3, 2020.  She departed this life peacefully at her home in New Orleans, Louisiana surrounded by her loving family.  Ruby was the daughter of the late John Harold and Hestelle Francis Harrold of Schriever, Louisiana and the wife of the late Tommie T. Johnson for 49 blessed years.  She confessed her life to Christ at an early age and was always to ready to lend an encouraging word to all she knew and met.  She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters; Monica Johnson of New Orleans, La. Darlene Johnson and Jennifer Lively (Tyrone) of Duluth, Ga. one son, Eric Johnson of New Orleans, La.; one grandson Adam Banks of New Orleans, La.; five granddaughters, Jasmine and Le’Asia Johnson, Tyriane, Kiana and Brianna Lively; six great grandchildren Terriona, Jaylynn, Adam Jr, Ahmad, Nyla and Amirah Banks; two great grandchildren, London and Chesney Banks, one Godson Burnell Thomas and one Goddaughter Silver Davis, one sister Ora Lee Wofe of Houma, Louisiana and  a host of Nieces, Nephews, Relatives and Friends.  Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Tommie T. Johnson; her son Tommie Johnson Jr.; parents John and Hestelle Harold; sisters Estelle Neville, Jessie Mae Williams, Emma Mae Every; brothers Richard, Joseph, James, Raymond, Henry and John Harold Jr. Due to city and government regulations, only a limited number of guests are invited to attend services.  All in attendance are required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.  Visitation on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue from 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m.   Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3126 Mistletoe Street at 10:00 a.m.  Visitation from 9:00a.m. until 10:00 a.m..  Interment at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana.   Online condolences may be offered at www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com.  Services entrusted to GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC., (504) 522-2525.

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Melvin Banks

October 8, 2025

Sending God´s strength and prayers even now may he surround you with his peace.

Melvin Banks

June

October 26, 2020

In prayer for the family and know God is with you.

Josephine Henry & Family

October 17, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Melvin Banks

October 17, 2020

Psalms 30:5 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Praying God’s strength during this time of bereavement.
Melvin Banks

Shirley Gilbert

October 16, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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