Rachel Levea Johnson

Levea W. Johnson March 18, 1934 – September 1, 2026 Levea Johnson, the daughter of James Eli and Pairlee Welch, was born March 18, 1934 in Evans, Louisiana. She peacefully entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Waldorf, Maryland surrounded by loving family at the age of 92 years 5 months and 16 days. Levea spent most of her early life in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. She graduated as valedictorian from Evans High School and played forward on the basketball team. She enjoyed singing on live gospel radio. She married Almon Johnson on May 7, 1952. Levea was a devoted wife and mother. She was generous with all that she had, humble in all that she did, and never sought recognition for the love she poured into her family and those around her. Her gentle heart brought comfort in difficult moments, her strength carried others through times of hardship, and her wisdom was a source of guidance for generations. She taught those who loved her that true strength can be quiet, that kindness can leave a lasting mark, and that a life lived with love is a life that never truly ends. Levea was an exceptional seamstress and handmade everything from quilts to formal gowns. She had an amazing skill at cooking and handing down family recipes, especially her chicken ‘n dumplings that were always requested for family reunions. She enjoyed music, classic movies, and playing scrabble. Along with her husband, Levea lived in Hackberry, Louisiana, St. Charles, Arkansas, and Lake Arthur, Louisiana, where they owned J’s One Stop, before returning to Vernon Parish. She attended First Baptist Church of Leesville. She spent her last years living with her daughters in Lake Charles, Louisiana and La Plata, Maryland. In addition to her parents, Levea was preceded in death by her husband, Almon; her siblings, Willie Mae, Hansford, Ruth, Leon, and Anna; and grandson, John. Levea is survived by her sons, Almon Dale Johnson, James Andrew Johnson, and John Lee Johnson; her daughters, Julie Jinks & husband Ronnie and Rene Watkins & husband Rick; four grandchildren, Rachel Brouhard & husband Cliff, Rusty Jinks & wife Joanna, Richard Watkins, and Beth Watkins & partner Jeffrey Thomas; five great grandchildren, Trey Brouhard, Ryan Brouhard, Audrey Jinks, Matthew Jinks, and Aria Thomas. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Raymond Funeral Services in La Plata, Maryland; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2026 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Service and Interment to follow at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana.

Rachel Levea Johnson

March 18, 1934 - September 1, 2026