Lois Ann Johnson

Lois Ann Dupree began her journey of life on Tuesday, April 29, 1947, in New Edinburg, Arkansas when she became the daughter of Roy Dupree and Alline Avery. Lois was raised and nurtured with love by Earlean Dupree Warner. It was during this time that she was taught; that more than anything God loved her unconditionally. She was nurtured in a Christian environment and during her tender childhood she gave her life to Christ at St. Francis Methodist Church in New Edinburg, Arkansas. It was there that she learned how to be a servant to others. That’s when her life of servanthood began. Lois attended Fordyce High School where she excelled as a student. She grew up to be a loving, kind and intelligent young woman. On August 13, 1972, believing God’s Word, “….and the two shall become one flesh….” Lois Dupree became Mrs. Lois A. Johnson when she married the handsome and charming Floyd Johnson. She was a dedicated employee of the Wagner Nursing Home in Warren, Arkansas for several years where she worked as a nursing assistant. She will be remembered as a dependable co-worker who possessed an impeccable work ethic. Lois Ann was known throughout the community as a friendly and Godly woman with a strong devotion to God. This sweet life came to a close on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. During all of her 64 seasons, she made friends across every race, gender, faith and creed; she freely offered wise counsel, gave generously to those in need and inspired everyone who crossed her path. Lois Ann leaves to celebrate and honor her life’s journey: Brenda Warner Bulliner, her loving and devoted caregiver; a dear friend Debbie Hopper; one sister, Virginie Broughton of New Edinburg, AR; one brother, Aaron Dupree of Las Vegas, NV; four aunts, Pauline Goodson of Los Angeles, CA, Wanda Dupree of Las Vegas, NV, Ouida Dupree of Las Vegas, NV and Arphia Dean Finn of Little Rocks, AR; and one uncle, Kenneth Dupree of Las Vegas, NV; five brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law. She also leaves nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and the St. Francis Methodist Church family. Mrs. Johnson will lie in repose at Trinity Faith COGIC in Fordyce, Arkansas on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the celebration. A Celebration in honor of her life will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of Trinity Faith COGIC in Fordyce, Arkansas. Rev. Wayne Smith the pastor of St. Francis Methodist Church will officiate. The Committal Service and final resting place will be at Piney Grove Cemetery in New Edinburg, Arkansas.