Letitia A. Johnson Obituary (1944 - 2023)

Her Life Journey “His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:23 (New King James Version) On Monday, May 29. 1944, God loaned one of his beautiful angels to the late Clement and Sophie Bush Zeno. Letitia was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Vacherie, Louisiana. She attended First Baptist Church with her family, accepted Christ as a young girl, and was baptized by the late Reverend Arthur Jones. Letitia had a strong, unwavering faith in the Lord as her Savior. She would often be heard quoting “I will lift up my eyes to the hills from where my help comes from.”, “The Lord is my Shepherd!”, “It’s God’s will and he will see you through.”, and “Tell that devil to get thee behind you!”. She was blessed with the gift of song from God and could often be heard singing and just humming the day away. Letitia was educated via the St. James Parish School System from elementary through high school. Upon graduation, she was employed as a cook at Millett (Service Inn) in Vacherie, Louisiana. She later relocated to Edgard, Louisiana where she gained employment at Gill’s Bar and Restaurant where she was also a cook. MoMo Tish absolutely loved and found joy in cooking and baking, which she readily shared with family and friends whether it was delivered ready to enjoy, in home lessons, or instructions over the phone. When she was not in the kitchen, she also found happiness in dancing, traveling, playing card games, going to the casino, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. Letitia never met a stranger nor crossed path with anyone who was not drawn to her. Letita’s greatest love was perhaps that of simply being a mother. She was a loving and devoted mother to two children: James Anthony and Tina Louise Johnson. She was such an amazing steward over their lives that she was ultimately promoted to grandmother. She was affectionately referred to as MoMo by her grandchildren: Kennedi Alise’ and Kolin Antonio Sherrell. But the blessings upon her did not end there, for she was granted yet another promotion…being great grandmother to Marcel Amaree’ Randle. On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, as he always takes his best. He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids and said, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you but didn’t go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home. At the age of 79, Letitia entered eternal life with her Lord and Savior. She was surrounded by her children and close family friend, Tabatha Joseph. Letitia was greeted and welcomed home by her parents Clement Zeno and Sophie Bush Zeno Joseph, stepfather Albert Joseph, paternal grandparents Philbert and Amelia Zeno, maternal grandparents Felecian and Anna Bush, brothers Oscar Zeno Sr and Raymond Bush. To cherish her memories and continue her legacy are devoted children James Anthony and Tina Louise Johnson; loving grandchildren Kennedi Alise’ and Kolin Antonio Sherrell; attentive great grandson Marcel Amaree’ Randle; siblings Claudia Moore, Regina Lewis, Gerald Smith, Floyd Bush, Venessa Bush, Pecolia Bush, Lola and Nola Gibson; sister in law Gayle Zeno, and God daughter, Violet Augusta Borne. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. “But we are of good courage and would prefer to be absent from the body and to make our home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians There will be a public gathering of family and friends on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 5PM-7PM at Treasures of Life Center for Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, La 70052. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Vacherie, 1244 Magnolia Heights St., Vacherie, La 70090. Visitation begins for 9AM followed by service for 1AM. FINAL VIEWING prior to start of service. Final care and professional services entrusted with Treasures of Life Funeral Services. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!"