Ida Mae Johnson

Ida Mae Barrilleaux Johnson died peacefully, with her family by her side at Morgan City Health Care Center, on February 28, 2015 at the age of 85. Twenty-one years to the day that her beloved mother joined Jesus. Ida was born on January 19, 1930 in Morgan City, Louisiana, the oldest child of Delmar Felix Barrilleaux and Violet Virginia Morgan Barrilleaux. She was a kind and gentle-spirited woman with a strong faith and love for the Lord. She dedicated and sacrificed her life for her children, surrounding her world around them with unconditional love. Her happiest place was surrounded by her grandchildren and family. She loved telling stories of her childhood and reminiscing of times gone by. Ida loved spending time with family and friends, visiting over a cup of Community Coffee, and no meal compared to her chicken stew and potato salad for Sunday dinner. Flower arranging was her passion, describing colorful flowers as one of the most beautiful things she had ever seen. She was a graceful dancer, and enjoyed dancing, especially the Jitterbug and the Waltz. Traveling was another pastime, making many trips to Tennessee over the years. Her legacy is one of unwavering faith and unconditional love. Ida is survived by her children, Robert Johnson Jr. (Rose) of Patterson, Cathy Falgout (John) of Berwick, Jenny Thibodeaux of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Sherry Hebert (Milton) of Northport, Alabama; her siblings, Jerry Barrilleaux (Kathleen), and Connie Rhodes (Anthony) of Berwick and her sister-in-law, Vallie Dinger Barrilleaux of Morgan City. Her grandchildren, Candace Hoekstra, Christina (Joe) Murphy, Rogena (Rick) Hartley, Sherrell (Matt) Giroir, Barry Johnson, Paul (Stephanie) Neal Jr., Shaula (Chad) Dalton, Jaimie (Michael) Burke, Sarah (Shane) Montgomery and 17 step grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren, Deanne Pope, Amanda Hoekstra, Morgan Murphy, Cooper Murphy, Hannah Hartley, Khairick Hartley, Adam Giroir, Alaina Giroir, Brennon Dalton, Kaylee Dalton, Mollie Burke and 52 step great grandchildren. Her great, great, grandchild, Story, and 46 step great, great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Violet; her son, Terry Wayne Johnson; her brother, Milton Barrilleaux Sr.; and her son-in-law, Richard Thibodeaux. The family would like to thank Candace Johnson Hoekstra, her granddaughter; Christine Wolf, with Southern Care, and the staff of Morgan City Health Care Center for their care, and dedication. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ida’s life. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Twin City Funeral Home beginning at 5pm until 9pm. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the funeral home starting at 8:30am until time of service at 10am. Ida will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following the services.