Florence Elora Goza Johnson

Funeral services for Florence “Bo” Johnson will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Chris Craig and Rev. Wayne Bridges of First Baptist Church of Ruston officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.Florence Johnson was born on October 17, 1920, in Jackson, Mississippi and passed away surrounded by her loved ones in her home on May 28, 2016, in Ruston, LA. Florence will always be remembered by those who loved her dearly as “Bo”. Bo was a Clerical Administrative Assistant Dean of Testing and Guidance at ULM, where she later retired. After retirement, she began to take painting lesson. She painted many personal acrylic paintings for family members that are hung in their homes today. She will be remembered for her love of dancing with her husband, Victor Pete Johnson. Along with her love for dancing she had a love for shoes too. She had countless shoes to go with her beautiful dresses. Bo and Pete lived on Darbonne Lake for many years. Many will remember Bo ballroom dancing in her sunroom with anyone that wanted to learn. She always enjoyed dancing with her grandsons and teaching them how to dance with a lady. Bo enjoyed cooking and entertaining her family at the lake house. She would welcome anyone with big hugs and a smile. You knew you were loved when you walked into her home. She was a lady in every sense of the word. For 95 years she gave something of herself to everyone she encountered-she made everyone better. Bo left this world to take her rightful place in heaven. She was ready to see the face of Jesus and walk on the streets of gold. She can never be replaced. She will be missed dearly. She left a legacy for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to live by.She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Hugh and wife Dolly Goza; mother, Mada Elora Goza and husband of 25 years C. Wesley Peters; husband of 23 years, Victor Pete Johnson; sister, Louise Chapman; and infant son, Robert Wesley Peters. Left to cherish her memory are daughter, Sharon (Peters) Patterson and husband Robert of Ruston, LA; daughter, Debbie (Peters) Redwine and husband Earl of Longview, TX; four grandchildren, Lance Patterson and wife Tammy of Ruston, Cole Patterson of Ruston, Amber Redwine Taylor and husband Chad of Kilgore, TX, Cory Redwine and wife Mella of Germany; eight great grandchildren, Chase Patterson and fiance’ Mallory Montgomery, Garrett Patterson, Abby Patterson, Cade Patterson, Jacob Taylor, Colby Taylor, Collier Redwine, and Emma Redwine; step-daughter, Kay Harrison and husband Jessie of West Monroe; step-son, Richard Johnson and wife MaryBeth of West Monroe; three step-grandchildren, Heather Trettin and husband Dr. David Trettin, Hunter Harrison and wife Caitlin, and Heath Harrison; and sisters, Rhoda Tripp of Monroe, Roberta DeRossett and husband David of McKinney, TX; who will all remember the impact she made on our lives.The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Ben Grigsby and Dr. George Smith of Ruston. The loving care of the staff at The Arbor House of Ruston, Sue Billberry, sitters Carrie Perry, Barbara Kimble, and Sandra Hardyway, the Deacons at First Baptist Church of Ruston for weekly visits that she looked forward to and enjoyed very much, and finally, the women of “Joy Class” of FBC.Honoring Florence “Bo” Johnson as pallbearers will be Bob Patterson, Lance Patterson, Cole Patterson, Chase Patterson, Garrett Patterson, Cade Patterson, Earl Redwine, and Chad Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Adkins, Rodney Banks, Jesse Harrison, Richard Johnson, and Cory Redwine.The family suggests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Ruston, 200 South Trenton Street, 71270, Heart Association, Trinity Broadcasting Network, or the charity of your choice.Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comMulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington RoadMonroe, LA