Jane Bishop Johnson was born December 12, 1940, the daughter of Thelma Theresa Peres Bishop and Dr. Clarence Alvin Bishop. She passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019. It was a great day for Jane as her earthly suffering came to an end and she went home to her Creator.
Jane was a schoolteacher in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Oakdale, Louisiana. She later obtained a degree in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant. She obtained a Law degree at Loyola University and was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar. She worked for nearly twenty years in the Louisiana State Attorney General's Office in Baton Rouge. Jane was a champion of education who encouraged and led her children and grandchildren with her own example.
Upon retirement, she moved to Monroe, Louisiana where she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jane was an avid bridge player and enjoyed tremendously spending time with her friends at Bridge Center of Monroe.
She is survived by her sister, Kathy Bishop Varela of New Orleans and her sons, Frank and Michael, son Dr. Brian B. Johnson and wife Julie of Monroe, son Robert D. Johnson and wife Victoria of Birmingham, AL.; and grandchildren Jake and wife Genna, Ashley, Grant, and Mary Linder Johnson.
Visitation will be at Jacob Schoen and Sons Funeral Home of New Orleans from 9:00AM until 11:00AM Monday, July 8th. There will be a Mass next door in the chapel at 11:00 AM, immediately followed by private burial service at Hope Mausoleum on Canal Street.
The family asks that donations be made to the local St. Vincent de Paul mission in honor of Jane in lieu of flowers, food, Etc.
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Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA