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Ethel Matrana "Granny" Johnston

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Ethel Johnston Obituary

Ethel Matrana Johnston "Granny" beloved wife of the late John R. Johnston, Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 surrounded by her five children Carolyn Furtado (Richard), Lorraine Broussard (Greg), John R. Johnston, Jr. (Mary Ann), Lawrence Johnston, Sr. (Lisa), and Mary Catherine Jeansonne (Donald, Jr.) Loving grandmother to Stephanie Hill (Joel), Stephen Furtado ( Katherin), Lawrence Johnston, Jr. (Cassandra), Stacie Ponder (Clay), Brooke Terrio (Quinton), Lance Johnston, Sr. (Kelly), Ryan Broussard (Faith), Lindsey Moore (Scott), Cecilia Bourg (David), Donald Jeansonne, III, Rachel Johnston, Bonnie Landry (Brett), Allyson Johnston, Lauren Johnston, Kyle Jeansonne, Landon Johnston (Cassandra), Michelle Adema (Zachary), and Jonathan Jeansonne. Beloved Great Grandmother of Madelyn, Nathan, Zachary, Oliver, and Carolyne Hill, Emmeline and Connor Furtado, Grant and Gavin Johnston, Grant and Stella Ponder, Emri, Aubree and Betsy Terrio, Lance, Jr., Reese, Chase, Landry, and Gunnar Johnston, Lyla Broussard, Austin, Hailee, and Justin Moore, Carly Bourg, Claire Johnston and Cooper Ferrier, Lydia Landry. Daughter of the late Frank John Matrana and the late Augustine Molaison Matrana. Sister of Leverda Richard, Frank Matrana Jr., Camille Matrana, Sr., Jenell Moreau, Dolores Constant, Daniel Matrana, Anthony Matrana, Nick Matrana and the late Emmadelle Rodgriguez, Evangeline Richard, Beverly Soileau, and Stella Landry. Also survived by a numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Adrianna Cheneau for the loving care given to Granny. Loved ones are invited to attend a mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1908 Short Street Kenner, La. at 12 pm. Burial at Metairie Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred or donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, 2020.

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Karen, Daniela and (Aunt Toy) Ryan

September 8, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Donna & David Bourg

September 8, 2020

Johnny, we are saddened to hear that your beloved Mother passed away. She was an amazing lady who leaves a legacy of love, beauty, grace and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Darrell & Sonora Jackson

September 7, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Darlene Baldwin

September 6, 2020

I will never forget all the fond memories of Miss Ethel (which are many when we were growing up). She was a very caring, loving and always welcoming to everyone.

My thoughts and prayers to the family.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

8

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPECTUAL HELP

1908 Short Street, Kenner, LA 70124

Sep

8

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPECTUAL HELP

1908 Short Street, Kenner, LA 70124

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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