June 17, 1928 – July 16, 2023
Dr. Vera Lee Poole Johnson passed from this earthly life on July 16, 2023 at the age of 95.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, George Martin Johnson, Jr., her father and mother, Murphy and Dessie Poole and brother Samuel N. Poole.
Her early life was spent in Cheneyville, LA and later moved to Forest Hill with her parents and sister Patty and brother Sam. Her sister Patty Pebbles of Alexandria cherishes many good memories spent with Vera.
She loved and enjoyed her large family consisting of five children, all of whom survived her. Four sons, Murphy (friend Terry), George and wife Debbie, Robert and wife Vickie, Randall and wife Lisa, and daughter , Kayla Stanford and husband Dwight; twelve grandchildren, Shane Johnson, Marc Johnson, Sean Johnson, Lauren Lambert, Chadwyck Johnson, Lindsey Treadway, Kristopher Johnson, Jordan Thorne, Tyler Johnson, Micah Lonigro, Cameron Johnson and Levi Stanford and fourteen great grandchildren.
She left an indelible mark on the local community, serving as a rural postal carrier and teacher as well as supporting her husband with his involvement in securing the nursery business as a dominant force in Forest Hill’s economy. Her graduation from Northwestern State University with a doctorate degree in education secured her positions teaching at Carter C. Raymond, Forest Hill, Oakdale as well as serving as Title I Coordinator in Allen Parish.
She was a loyal member of the Glenmora Church of Christ, membership in Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Phi Delta Kappa.
As an avid gardener, Vera enjoyed spending time with her camellias, roses, and poppies. She also had the good fortune to have traveled in several countries and many of the fifty states.
Christian services will be held at 10:00 on Thursday, July 20 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Alexandria under the direction of Pastor Justin Simmons of Glenmora Church of Christ.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, from 6:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m at the funeral home.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be Shane Johnson, Marc Johnson, Sean Johnson, Micah Lonigro, Jordan Thorne and Kristopher Johnson. Alternates include Scott Treadway, Levi Stanford and Tyler Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Poole, William McInnis, and Sam Poole.
St. Joseph Hospice Care was extremely helpful in her last days before passing. All family members appreciated the care and concern. Thanks!
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Glenmora Church of Christ, P.O. Box 367, Glenmora, LA 71433 in memory of Vera Johnson.