After gracing this earth with her beauty, kindness, and razor sharp wit, Rosemary Louise Nolan Johnson passed away today at her home in the presence of her family after a brief illness. She was widely known as Rose, rose-MARY, Miss Rose, Shug, Mom, Momma and Maw-Maw. She was born in New Orleans on August 15, 1926 and preceded in her death by her mother, Gladys Weysham Nolan, her father Hylet John Nolan, her brother Robert John Nolan, her husband of 49+ years Marcus Louis Johnson, and a son Keith Thomas Johnson. She was a direct descendant of the first Governor of Louisiana William C. C. Claiborne. She is survived by her children Marcus Nolan Johnson of Cypress, TX and Paula Cecily Johnson of Prairieville, LA. She has 3 grandchildren Jacob Thomas Reher of Prairieville, LA., Rian Danielle Johnson and her partner Jonah Daniel Dance Loop both of Sebastopol, CA, and Brett Connor Johnson of Philadelphia, PA. She is also survived by her three great grandchildren Lucille Rosemary Reher and Shirley Rae Reher both of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Ka lib Oliver Loop of Sebastopol, CA. She is also survived by her great grand cat Pearl of Philadelphia, PA and her great grand dogs Squirrel, Sharkbait, Henri, and Mars of Sebastopol, CA. She loved doing for others, loved to cook and bake, music, and ceramic arts. She made every Christmas something extremely special every year. She retired from the Department of Public Safety - Motor Vehicles after over 20 years of service. She was a huge fan of the great Louisiana State University and especially enjoyed watching the football team drive to a National Championship this year. She enjoyed watching the Tigers smash Clemson so much she watched the game twice. She was also richly blessed to have such great neighbors over the years that always checked on her to be sure she was doing well. She lived life everyday with unconditional love of her family and caring for others. If we followed that simple guidance, we could make our world a better place. In lieu of flowers, she requests that donations be made to St Jude. Lastly, our family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice for the unbelievable and superlative help, support, love and caring for our mother. Visitation will be at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, from 8:30am until service at 10am.
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I am saddened to hear of Ms. Roses passing. I had the pleasure of getting to know her when I worked with her delightful daughter, Paula.
Ms. Rose was a special lady with a warm and cheerful personality. My life was made better for the short time I was able to call her my friend. Her pleasantly charming smile and sparkling eyes are forever etched in my memory.
May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior forevermore.
Glenn Landry
Friend
June 18, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss. Sara Juneau Bouquet
Sara Bou
Coworker
February 4, 2020
Paula, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure this is a very difficult time for you and your family. I know my dad enjoyed walking down to see your mom when he could. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leigh Wolf Dayton
February 4, 2020
Dearest Ms. Rosemary! May we ALL live by your examples! You have beautiful children which is a true tribute to who you were here on earth! You are a beautiful spirit !!!
Deanna Thibodeaux
February 3, 2020
Paula, my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. Though I did not have the pleasure of meeting her, your loving relationship was always apparent in your stories. I love that even at 93, it was HER house you had to go to if you needed WiFi! Please know I am thinking of you and your family and sending prayers of comfort and peace.
Angelle Arata
February 3, 2020
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