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Shirley Mixon Johnson
1933 - 2016
Shirley Mixon Johnson
1933 - 2016
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BORN
1933
DIED
2016
Shirley Johnson Obituary
Shirley was born on November 21,1933 in Florien, Louisiana. She married her husband of 62 years Charles M. Johnson on December 4, 1954 in Fort Reily, Kansas. She spent her life as a devoted military wife and mother.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Sherman and Delphine Mixon; her sister and brother in law, Bobby and Buster Gordy; her brother Darrell Mixon. Those left to treasure her memory are her husband Charles Johnson; son, Michael Glen Johnson and Cindy, of Houston, Texas; daughter, Sherlon Johnson Cone; daughter, Terry Johnson Catanese and husband Joe; son, Patrick Glen Johnson, of Stonewall, LA.; grandchildren, Natasha Johnson, Charles Michael Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Tiffany Cone Davis, and husband Chad, Chancee Catanese, Michael Catanese and wife Brandy, Jodie Catanese, Robbie Catanese and wife Lisa, Patrick "PJ" Johnson; and great-grand daughter Aubrey Davis. Shirley is also survived by niece Lisa Gory York of Cat Springs, Texas and nephews, Glen and Perry Mixon of Royal, Arkansas and extended family.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Doctor Ted Warren and his staff, Doctor Jeffery Overdyke and his staff for their care of our mother over the years. To the Captain and fireman of Station #19, our deepest appreciation. To mama's caregivers over the years, our heartfelt thanks for helping us keep her home with us and her beloved "puppies". To Carla Giddens who has been her caregiver, friend, constant companion, and partner in crime, we will never be able to thank you or tell you how much you are loved for the love you gave mama, know she loved you too.
In lieu of flowers; the family would ask that donations be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Carla Giddens
November 29, 2016
Words can not express how much I miss my friend , so many memories even though I know she's in a better place I still wish I had one more day one more smile one more kiss on my hand .. I loved her with all my heart and there won't be a day that goes by I won't miss her ! My thoughts and prayers to family she loved you all .
Donna Richardson
November 29, 2016
Sending my condolences to you & your family...
November 28, 2016
My thoughts of sympathy are offered to Mrs. Johnson's family and friends. As you think of her lifelong joys and experiences, may God's perfect guidance and "merciful kindness be for your comfort", from the passages of His Word,
Ps. 119:76; Ps. 18:6
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
November 27, 2016
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Mrs. Shirley Mixon Johnson a loving Army wife who provided dedicate service to her country, her community and her family. To her family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Shirley. And to Shirley it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank her for her devotion to her husband, her family, the U.S. Army and her country. Only a military wife knows the difficulties and great sacrifices associated with rearing a military family that relocated frequently and that often included long separations from the one they loved most and anxious moments of concern for their safety. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Shirley's family and loved ones.
Tommy Mills Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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November 26, 2016
So very sorry for your loss Terry.
May God Bless you and your family.
Frank and Kathy Tuminello.
Robin Michaels
November 26, 2016
Prayers for a very loving family.
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