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Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Johnson Family by:“Much Obliged”June 9, 1984, is etched in the annuls of time and history. Maybe not the kind of history that rivals the type thatworld historians idolize and deem sacred. The type that belongs to the rarest of company and transcends eras andepochs. This kind is heavily read, cited and quoted time and time again and receives laurels and accolades andseem to stand the test of time. Unlike highly regarded history, on June 9, 1984, two families merged as each familygave to the other family a seed or a sibling. This was the day that yours truly, Phillip Charles Johnson andCatherine Edward were joined together in holy matrimony creating their own version of family combining thevalues of both families and honing them into our own. Precisely 3 years, 3 months and 25 days (give or take a little)a beautiful baldheaded Tweedie bird-looking little girl came from this union adding more DNA to both families.Arlisha Nicole Johnson reflects the best of both Phillip and Catherine Johnson and has been, is and will be thebest gift that God gave us. Being the pride and joy for both of us. She, uniquely, as all children do have strands ofboth the Johnson and the Edward branch and embodies the character traits from both.You see normally this space is reserved for the bereaved to write or express their love and share sentiments totheir departed love one. “Nikkie” (Arlisha professionally) and I can’t do this, because God the Father summonedher to be absent from her diseased, debilitated, degenerated body on Tuesday May 27th, 2025, at about 3:39 pm. Mylast words to her were “Sweety Sweet are you with Jesus?” And in humility we are sure that our beloved knew weloved her “too much, too much” because we took care of her. When the Heavenly Father took her, there were nomore messages heard by her hence no need to write something to her. What we can do is say to Johnson’s andEdward’s is that you all walked with her, worked with her and worried about her. “Much oblige”. You all cared,comforted and cried with her. “Much oblige”. You all loved, laughed and lifted her. “Much oblige”. Now in herabsence, you all are serving, sharing and supporting us. “Much oblige”.From Phillip and Nikkie to the family we are a part of and love, we are so grateful that in the annuls of ourhistory, God has strategically, intentionally and magnificently made the seed from Ferdinand, Leanna (his 1st wifewho preceded him death) and Olecia (his 2nd wife and Sweety Sweet’s mother) along with the seed from Wallaceand Mary Jane (Phillip’s parents) into a family. To this we say to Him, and you all, “Thank You” for loving mySweety Sweet and Nikkie’s momma. To the four generations that are represented, “Much obliged”.8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard”Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church7400 North Wayside Drive ~ Houston, Texas 77026Rev. Samuel Compton, PastorPastor Lee E. Skinner- OfficiantGood Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church CatherineAUGUST 24, 1962 ALPHAOMEGAJohnsonMAY 27, 2025CelebrationSATURDAY, JUNE 7, 202510:00 aMParadise North Cemetery10401 W. Montgomery Rd.-77088Committal CeremonyPastor Miguel RiveraChurch at Willow ParkJerald LaFleur Dominic BerardEzrick SandersCharles Sanders IIIReginald FerdinandJerome JohnsonFandriest EdwardJames FerdinandDaniel Ferdinand-Labbe Warren JohnsonAllen Johnson Anthony LaFleurE.“ Sweetie-Sweet” Message

Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Johnson Family by:“Much Obliged”June 9, 1984, is etched in the annuls of time and history. Maybe not the kind of history that rivals the type thatworld historians idolize and deem sacred. The type that belongs to the rarest of company and transcends eras andepochs. This kind is heavily read, cited and quoted time and time again and receives laurels and accolades andseem to stand the test of time. Unlike highly regarded history, on June 9, 1984, two families merged as each familygave to the other family a seed or a sibling. This was the day that yours truly, Phillip Charles Johnson andCatherine Edward were joined together in holy matrimony creating their own version of family combining thevalues of both families and honing them into our own. Precisely 3 years, 3 months and 25 days (give or take a little)a beautiful baldheaded Tweedie bird-looking little girl came from this union adding more DNA to both families.Arlisha Nicole Johnson reflects the best of both Phillip and Catherine Johnson and has been, is and will be thebest gift that God gave us. Being the pride and joy for both of us. She, uniquely, as all children do have strands ofboth the Johnson and the Edward branch and embodies the character traits from both.You see normally this space is reserved for the bereaved to write or express their love and share sentiments totheir departed love one. “Nikkie” (Arlisha professionally) and I can’t do this, because God the Father summonedher to be absent from her diseased, debilitated, degenerated body on Tuesday May 27th, 2025, at about 3:39 pm. Mylast words to her were “Sweety Sweet are you with Jesus?” And in humility we are sure that our beloved knew weloved her “too much, too much” because we took care of her. When the Heavenly Father took her, there were nomore messages heard by her hence no need to write something to her. What we can do is say to Johnson’s andEdward’s is that you all walked with her, worked with her and worried about her. “Much oblige”. You all cared,comforted and cried with her. “Much oblige”. You all loved, laughed and lifted her. “Much oblige”. Now in herabsence, you all are serving, sharing and supporting us. “Much oblige”.From Phillip and Nikkie to the family we are a part of and love, we are so grateful that in the annuls of ourhistory, God has strategically, intentionally and magnificently made the seed from Ferdinand, Leanna (his 1st wifewho preceded him death) and Olecia (his 2nd wife and Sweety Sweet’s mother) along with the seed from Wallaceand Mary Jane (Phillip’s parents) into a family. To this we say to Him, and you all, “Thank You” for loving mySweety Sweet and Nikkie’s momma. To the four generations that are represented, “Much obliged”.8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard”Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church7400 North Wayside Drive ~ Houston, Texas 77026Rev. Samuel Compton, PastorPastor Lee E. Skinner- OfficiantGood Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church CatherineAUGUST 24, 1962 ALPHAOMEGAJohnsonMAY 27, 2025CelebrationSATURDAY, JUNE 7, 202510:00 aMParadise North Cemetery10401 W. Montgomery Rd.-77088Committal CeremonyPastor Miguel RiveraChurch at Willow ParkJerald LaFleur Dominic BerardEzrick SandersCharles Sanders IIIReginald FerdinandJerome JohnsonFandriest EdwardJames FerdinandDaniel Ferdinand-Labbe Warren JohnsonAllen Johnson Anthony LaFleurE.“ Sweetie-Sweet”

Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Johnson Family by:“Much Obliged”June 9, 1984, is etched in the annuls of time and history. Maybe not the kind of history that rivals the type thatworld historians idolize and deem sacred. The type that belongs to the rarest of company and transcends eras andepochs. This kind is heavily read, cited and quoted time and time again and receives laurels and accolades andseem to stand the test of time. Unlike highly regarded history, on June 9, 1984, two families merged as each familygave to the other family a seed or a sibling. This was the day that yours truly, Phillip Charles Johnson andCatherine Edward were joined together in holy matrimony creating their own version of family combining thevalues of both families and honing them into our own. Precisely 3 years, 3 months and 25 days (give or take a little)a beautiful baldheaded Tweedie bird-looking little girl came from this union adding more DNA to both families.Arlisha Nicole Johnson reflects the best of both Phillip and Catherine Johnson and has been, is and will be thebest gift that God gave us. Being the pride and joy for both of us. She, uniquely, as all children do have strands ofboth the Johnson and the Edward branch and embodies the character traits from both.You see normally this space is reserved for the bereaved to write or express their love and share sentiments totheir departed love one. “Nikkie” (Arlisha professionally) and I can’t do this, because God the Father summonedher to be absent from her diseased, debilitated, degenerated body on Tuesday May 27th, 2025, at about 3:39 pm. Mylast words to her were “Sweety Sweet are you with Jesus?” And in humility we are sure that our beloved knew weloved her “too much, too much” because we took care of her. When the Heavenly Father took her, there were nomore messages heard by her hence no need to write something to her. What we can do is say to Johnson’s andEdward’s is that you all walked with her, worked with her and worried about her. “Much oblige”. You all cared,comforted and cried with her. “Much oblige”. You all loved, laughed and lifted her. “Much oblige”. Now in herabsence, you all are serving, sharing and supporting us. “Much oblige”.From Phillip and Nikkie to the family we are a part of and love, we are so grateful that in the annuls of ourhistory, God has strategically, intentionally and magnificently made the seed from Ferdinand, Leanna (his 1st wifewho preceded him death) and Olecia (his 2nd wife and Sweety Sweet’s mother) along with the seed from Wallaceand Mary Jane (Phillip’s parents) into a family. To this we say to Him, and you all, “Thank You” for loving mySweety Sweet and Nikkie’s momma. To the four generations that are represented, “Much obliged”.8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard”Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church7400 North Wayside Drive ~ Houston, Texas 77026Rev. Samuel Compton, PastorPastor Lee E. Skinner- OfficiantGood Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church CatherineAUGUST 24, 1962 ALPHAOMEGAJohnsonMAY 27, 2025CelebrationSATURDAY, JUNE 7, 202510:00 aMParadise North Cemetery10401 W. Montgomery Rd.-77088Committal CeremonyPastor Miguel RiveraChurch at Willow ParkJerald LaFleur Dominic BerardEzrick SandersCharles Sanders IIIReginald FerdinandJerome JohnsonFandriest EdwardJames FerdinandDaniel Ferdinand-Labbe Warren JohnsonAllen Johnson Anthony LaFleurE.“ Sweetie-Sweet”

Catherine was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, andlovingly raised alongside her 10 siblings in a home wherefamily and faith were the foundation. In 1972, the familymoved to Houston, Texas.In 1979, Catherine met the love of her life, PhillipJohnson, and they danced the night away at their highschool prom. On June 9, 1984, they were united in holymatrimony, and she affectionately became known as“Sweetie Sweet.” Together, they built a life rooted in loveand Faith. From their union came one beautifuldaughter, Arlisha Nicole “Nikkie” Johnson.Catherine loved deeply and unconditionally—herhusband, her daughter, her family, and life itself. She hada passion for jewelry, laughter, and enjoying eachmoment. No matter her condition, she always wore asmile. She had a deep love for the Lord and lived a lifecommitted to fulfilling Christ’s mission. Two of herfavorite songs were “Trust In God” and “Abide.”She was a devoted member of Good ShepherdMissionary Baptist Church until June 2000, when herhusband was called to the Pastoral Ministry of NewCovenant Church. Catherine faithfully joined him inservice. Later, in September 2004, the church mergedwith Pillar of Truth, where she continued to servefaithfully until her passing.Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved parents:Ferdinand and Olecia Edward; and her siblings: Lucille(Na-Nan) & Elvin (Poddy Butch) Skinner, and PercyEdward.She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husbandof 40 years: Phillip; and their daughter: Nikkie, alongwith the Pillar of Truth Church Family. She is alsosurvived by five sisters: Elvenia Lafleur (Alves), DorothyChilds (Isaac), Nora Jordan (Harold), Julia Johnson(Warren), and Etherine Edward; and three brothers:Fandriest (Farena), James Ferdinand (Lisa), and DanielFerdinand Labbe (Nicole). She will be lovinglyremembered by her sister-in-love: Patricia (Pat) Edward.Her extended family—Father and Mother-in-Love:Wallace and Mary Johnson; Brothers-in-Love: Warren(Julia) and Allen (LaTricia Renee); and Sisters-in-Love:Sandra (Elehue) and Cynthia—will continue to hold asacred space in their hearts for her.Catherine cared for many children and had numerousgodchildren. Her legacy of love and life will live onthrough a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, anddear friends“Sweety-Sweet”, “My-mau”, “Cathy”, “Cat”, “NukNuk”,“Nanny”, “Queen”, “Beautiful”, “Aunt Cat”“Catherine Johnson”Order Of CelebrationThe ProcessionalOld Testament & New TestamentElder Cyrus MorrisRiver of Jordan Evangelical ChurchPrayerBishop Elehue LivingstonTrue Worship CathedralSong of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TX“A Bother’s Reflections”Fandriest Edward“A Sister’s Musing”Julia Johnson“A Husband’s Heart”Song of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TXThe RhemaDr. Terrance O’NealSmyrna Baptist ChurchRecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Catherine E. JohnsonThe Legacy ofAUGUST 24, 1962 - MAY 27, 2025Forever with angelsalways in our hearts

Catherine was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, andlovingly raised alongside her 10 siblings in a home wherefamily and faith were the foundation. In 1972, the familymoved to Houston, Texas.In 1979, Catherine met the love of her life, PhillipJohnson, and they danced the night away at their highschool prom. On June 9, 1984, they were united in holymatrimony, and she affectionately became known as“Sweetie Sweet.” Together, they built a life rooted in loveand Faith. From their union came one beautifuldaughter, Arlisha Nicole “Nikkie” Johnson.Catherine loved deeply and unconditionally—herhusband, her daughter, her family, and life itself. She hada passion for jewelry, laughter, and enjoying eachmoment. No matter her condition, she always wore asmile. She had a deep love for the Lord and lived a lifecommitted to fulfilling Christ’s mission. Two of herfavorite songs were “Trust In God” and “Abide.”She was a devoted member of Good ShepherdMissionary Baptist Church until June 2000, when herhusband was called to the Pastoral Ministry of NewCovenant Church. Catherine faithfully joined him inservice. Later, in September 2004, the church mergedwith Pillar of Truth, where she continued to servefaithfully until her passing.Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved parents:Ferdinand and Olecia Edward; and her siblings: Lucille(Na-Nan) & Elvin (Poddy Butch) Skinner, and PercyEdward.She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husbandof 40 years: Phillip; and their daughter: Nikkie, alongwith the Pillar of Truth Church Family. She is alsosurvived by five sisters: Elvenia Lafleur (Alves), DorothyChilds (Isaac), Nora Jordan (Harold), Julia Johnson(Warren), and Etherine Edward; and three brothers:Fandriest (Farena), James Ferdinand (Lisa), and DanielFerdinand Labbe (Nicole). She will be lovinglyremembered by her sister-in-love: Patricia (Pat) Edward.Her extended family—Father and Mother-in-Love:Wallace and Mary Johnson; Brothers-in-Love: Warren(Julia) and Allen (LaTricia Renee); and Sisters-in-Love:Sandra (Elehue) and Cynthia—will continue to hold asacred space in their hearts for her.Catherine cared for many children and had numerousgodchildren. Her legacy of love and life will live onthrough a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, anddear friends“Sweety-Sweet”, “My-mau”, “Cathy”, “Cat”, “NukNuk”,“Nanny”, “Queen”, “Beautiful”, “Aunt Cat”“Catherine Johnson”Order Of CelebrationThe ProcessionalOld Testament & New TestamentElder Cyrus MorrisRiver of Jordan Evangelical ChurchPrayerBishop Elehue LivingstonTrue Worship CathedralSong of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TX“A Bother’s Reflections”Fandriest Edward“A Sister’s Musing”Julia Johnson“A Husband’s Heart”Song of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TXThe RhemaDr. Terrance O’NealSmyrna Baptist ChurchRecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Catherine E. JohnsonThe Legacy ofAUGUST 24, 1962 - MAY 27, 2025Forever with angelsalways in our hearts

Catherine was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, andlovingly raised alongside her 10 siblings in a home wherefamily and faith were the foundation. In 1972, the familymoved to Houston, Texas.In 1979, Catherine met the love of her life, PhillipJohnson, and they danced the night away at their highschool prom. On June 9, 1984, they were united in holymatrimony, and she affectionately became known as“Sweetie Sweet.” Together, they built a life rooted in loveand Faith. From their union came one beautifuldaughter, Arlisha Nicole “Nikkie” Johnson.Catherine loved deeply and unconditionally—herhusband, her daughter, her family, and life itself. She hada passion for jewelry, laughter, and enjoying eachmoment. No matter her condition, she always wore asmile. She had a deep love for the Lord and lived a lifecommitted to fulfilling Christ’s mission. Two of herfavorite songs were “Trust In God” and “Abide.”She was a devoted member of Good ShepherdMissionary Baptist Church until June 2000, when herhusband was called to the Pastoral Ministry of NewCovenant Church. Catherine faithfully joined him inservice. Later, in September 2004, the church mergedwith Pillar of Truth, where she continued to servefaithfully until her passing.Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved parents:Ferdinand and Olecia Edward; and her siblings: Lucille(Na-Nan) & Elvin (Poddy Butch) Skinner, and PercyEdward.She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husbandof 40 years: Phillip; and their daughter: Nikkie, alongwith the Pillar of Truth Church Family. She is alsosurvived by five sisters: Elvenia Lafleur (Alves), DorothyChilds (Isaac), Nora Jordan (Harold), Julia Johnson(Warren), and Etherine Edward; and three brothers:Fandriest (Farena), James Ferdinand (Lisa), and DanielFerdinand Labbe (Nicole). She will be lovinglyremembered by her sister-in-love: Patricia (Pat) Edward.Her extended family—Father and Mother-in-Love:Wallace and Mary Johnson; Brothers-in-Love: Warren(Julia) and Allen (LaTricia Renee); and Sisters-in-Love:Sandra (Elehue) and Cynthia—will continue to hold asacred space in their hearts for her.Catherine cared for many children and had numerousgodchildren. Her legacy of love and life will live onthrough a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, anddear friends“Sweety-Sweet”, “My-mau”, “Cathy”, “Cat”, “NukNuk”,“Nanny”, “Queen”, “Beautiful”, “Aunt Cat”“Catherine Johnson”Order Of CelebrationThe ProcessionalOld Testament & New TestamentElder Cyrus MorrisRiver of Jordan Evangelical ChurchPrayerBishop Elehue LivingstonTrue Worship CathedralSong of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TX“A Bother’s Reflections”Fandriest Edward“A Sister’s Musing”Julia Johnson“A Husband’s Heart”Song of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TXThe RhemaDr. Terrance O’NealSmyrna Baptist ChurchRecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Catherine E. JohnsonThe Legacy ofAUGUST 24, 1962 - MAY 27, 2025Forever with angelsalways in our hearts

Catherine was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, andlovingly raised alongside her 10 siblings in a home wherefamily and faith were the foundation. In 1972, the familymoved to Houston, Texas.In 1979, Catherine met the love of her life, PhillipJohnson, and they danced the night away at their highschool prom. On June 9, 1984, they were united in holymatrimony, and she affectionately became known as“Sweetie Sweet.” Together, they built a life rooted in loveand Faith. From their union came one beautifuldaughter, Arlisha Nicole “Nikkie” Johnson.Catherine loved deeply and unconditionally—herhusband, her daughter, her family, and life itself. She hada passion for jewelry, laughter, and enjoying eachmoment. No matter her condition, she always wore asmile. She had a deep love for the Lord and lived a lifecommitted to fulfilling Christ’s mission. Two of herfavorite songs were “Trust In God” and “Abide.”She was a devoted member of Good ShepherdMissionary Baptist Church until June 2000, when herhusband was called to the Pastoral Ministry of NewCovenant Church. Catherine faithfully joined him inservice. Later, in September 2004, the church mergedwith Pillar of Truth, where she continued to servefaithfully until her passing.Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved parents:Ferdinand and Olecia Edward; and her siblings: Lucille(Na-Nan) & Elvin (Poddy Butch) Skinner, and PercyEdward.She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husbandof 40 years: Phillip; and their daughter: Nikkie, alongwith the Pillar of Truth Church Family. She is alsosurvived by five sisters: Elvenia Lafleur (Alves), DorothyChilds (Isaac), Nora Jordan (Harold), Julia Johnson(Warren), and Etherine Edward; and three brothers:Fandriest (Farena), James Ferdinand (Lisa), and DanielFerdinand Labbe (Nicole). She will be lovinglyremembered by her sister-in-love: Patricia (Pat) Edward.Her extended family—Father and Mother-in-Love:Wallace and Mary Johnson; Brothers-in-Love: Warren(Julia) and Allen (LaTricia Renee); and Sisters-in-Love:Sandra (Elehue) and Cynthia—will continue to hold asacred space in their hearts for her.Catherine cared for many children and had numerousgodchildren. Her legacy of love and life will live onthrough a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, anddear friends“Sweety-Sweet”, “My-mau”, “Cathy”, “Cat”, “NukNuk”,“Nanny”, “Queen”, “Beautiful”, “Aunt Cat”“Catherine Johnson”Order Of CelebrationThe ProcessionalOld Testament & New TestamentElder Cyrus MorrisRiver of Jordan Evangelical ChurchPrayerBishop Elehue LivingstonTrue Worship CathedralSong of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TX“A Bother’s Reflections”Fandriest Edward“A Sister’s Musing”Julia Johnson“A Husband’s Heart”Song of WorshipPastor Patrick ThomasReunion Church, Dallas TXThe RhemaDr. Terrance O’NealSmyrna Baptist ChurchRecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Catherine E. JohnsonThe Legacy ofAUGUST 24, 1962 - MAY 27, 2025Forever with angelsalways in our hearts

Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Johnson Family by:“Much Obliged”June 9, 1984, is etched in the annuls of time and history. Maybe not the kind of history that rivals the type thatworld historians idolize and deem sacred. The type that belongs to the rarest of company and transcends eras andepochs. This kind is heavily read, cited and quoted time and time again and receives laurels and accolades andseem to stand the test of time. Unlike highly regarded history, on June 9, 1984, two families merged as each familygave to the other family a seed or a sibling. This was the day that yours truly, Phillip Charles Johnson andCatherine Edward were joined together in holy matrimony creating their own version of family combining thevalues of both families and honing them into our own. Precisely 3 years, 3 months and 25 days (give or take a little)a beautiful baldheaded Tweedie bird-looking little girl came from this union adding more DNA to both families.Arlisha Nicole Johnson reflects the best of both Phillip and Catherine Johnson and has been, is and will be thebest gift that God gave us. Being the pride and joy for both of us. She, uniquely, as all children do have strands ofboth the Johnson and the Edward branch and embodies the character traits from both.You see normally this space is reserved for the bereaved to write or express their love and share sentiments totheir departed love one. “Nikkie” (Arlisha professionally) and I can’t do this, because God the Father summonedher to be absent from her diseased, debilitated, degenerated body on Tuesday May 27th, 2025, at about 3:39 pm. Mylast words to her were “Sweety Sweet are you with Jesus?” And in humility we are sure that our beloved knew weloved her “too much, too much” because we took care of her. When the Heavenly Father took her, there were nomore messages heard by her hence no need to write something to her. What we can do is say to Johnson’s andEdward’s is that you all walked with her, worked with her and worried about her. “Much oblige”. You all cared,comforted and cried with her. “Much oblige”. You all loved, laughed and lifted her. “Much oblige”. Now in herabsence, you all are serving, sharing and supporting us. “Much oblige”.From Phillip and Nikkie to the family we are a part of and love, we are so grateful that in the annuls of ourhistory, God has strategically, intentionally and magnificently made the seed from Ferdinand, Leanna (his 1st wifewho preceded him death) and Olecia (his 2nd wife and Sweety Sweet’s mother) along with the seed from Wallaceand Mary Jane (Phillip’s parents) into a family. To this we say to Him, and you all, “Thank You” for loving mySweety Sweet and Nikkie’s momma. To the four generations that are represented, “Much obliged”.8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard”Mt. Canaan Missionary Baptist Church7400 North Wayside Drive ~ Houston, Texas 77026Rev. Samuel Compton, PastorPastor Lee E. Skinner- OfficiantGood Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church CatherineAUGUST 24, 1962 ALPHAOMEGAJohnsonMAY 27, 2025CelebrationSATURDAY, JUNE 7, 202510:00 aMParadise North Cemetery10401 W. Montgomery Rd.-77088Committal CeremonyPastor Miguel RiveraChurch at Willow ParkJerald LaFleur Dominic BerardEzrick SandersCharles Sanders IIIReginald FerdinandJerome JohnsonFandriest EdwardJames FerdinandDaniel Ferdinand-Labbe Warren JohnsonAllen Johnson Anthony LaFleurE.“ Sweetie-Sweet”