IDA MAE BARRILLEAUX JOHNSON

January 19, 1930 — February 28, 2015
Ida Mae Barrilleaux Johnson, 85, died peacefully with her family by her side, at Morgan City Health Care Center on Feb. 28, 2015, twenty-one years to the day that her beloved mother joined Jesus.
Ida was born on Jan. 19, 1930, in Morgan City, the oldest child of Delmar Felix Barrilleaux and Violet Virginia Morgan Barrilleaux.
She was a kind and gentle-spirited woman with a strong faith and love for the Lord. She dedicated and sacrificed her life for her children, surrounding her world around them with unconditional love. Her happiest place was surrounded by her grandchildren and family. She loved telling stories of her childhood and reminiscing of times gone by.
Ida loved spending time with family and friends, visiting over a cup of Community Coffee, and no meal compared to her chicken stew and potato salad for Sunday dinner.
Flower arranging was her passion, describing colorful flowers as one of the most beautiful things she had ever seen. She was a graceful dancer and enjoyed dancing, especially the Jitterbug and the Waltz. Traveling was another pastime, making many trips to Tennessee over the years.
Her legacy is one of unwavering faith and unconditional love.
Ida is survived by her children, Robert Johnson Jr. (Rose) of Patterson, Cathy Falgout (John) of Berwick, Jenny Thibodeaux of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Sherry Hebert (Milton) of Northport, Alabama; her siblings, Jerry Barrilleaux (Kathleen) and Connie Rhodes (Anthony) of Berwick; and her sister-in-law, Vallie Dinger Barrilleaux of Morgan City.
Ida also is survived by her grandchildren, Candace Hoekstra, Christina (Joe) Murphy, Rogena (Rick) Hartley, Sherrell (Matt) Giroir, Barry Johnson, Paul (Stephanie) Neal Jr., Shaula (Chad) Dalton, Jaimie (Michael) Burke, Sarah (Shane) Montgomery and 17 stepgrandchildren; her great-grandchildren, Deanne Pope, Amanda Hoekstra, Morgan Murphy, Cooper Murphy, Hannah Hartley, Khairick Hartley, Adam Giroir, Alaina Giroir, Brennon Dalton, Kaylee Dalton, Mollie Burke and 52 stepgreat-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchild, Story; and 46 stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Violet; her son, Terry Wayne Johnson; her brother, Milton Barrilleaux Sr.; and her son-in-law, Richard Thibodeaux.
The family would like to thank Candace Johnson Hoekstra, her granddaughter; Christine Wolf, with Southern Care; and the staff of Morgan City Health Care Center for their care and dedication. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ida’s life.
Visitation will begin today, Monday, March 2, 2015, at Twin City Funeral Home beginning at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the funeral home starting at 8:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Ida will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following the services.