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EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marilyn Johnson announces her passing on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Eunice Manor at the age of 69. A Rosary and Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.
Marilyn, born on November 6, 1955, in Eunice, La, was the beloved daughter of the late Leonard and Rosemary Fontenot Miller. She retired from the Evangeline Parish School Board after twenty-five years of dedicated service. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Among her greatest joys was her granddaughter, Averie Clare Johnson, who was truly the light of her life and center of her world.
Marilyn will be missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her husband of forty-four years, Markel Johnson of Ville Platte; her son, Jeremy Johnson and wife, Candice of Lafayette; brother, Randy Miller of Eunice; sister, Linda Miller of Eunice; granddaughter, Averie Clare Johnson of Lafayette; as well as extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Sandra Guillory, Darla Brown, Mary Jane Miller.
A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, beginning at 9:00 am until time of services at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337) 457-3371, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1301 W. Laurel Ave., Eunice, LA 70535
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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