Melissa Dawn Johnson

Funeral services for Melissa Dawn Johnson, 45, of Chopin, LA will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Bay Springs Baptist Church in Chopin, LA. Burial will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at the church.

Melissa was born on January 4, 1979 in Alexandria, LA to her parents Benjamin Floyd Johnson jr. and Paula Ann Guin Johnson. She passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Flatwoods, LA surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Melissa truly lived life to the fullest, she never wanted to be defined only by her mistakes. She was beautiful, intelligent, and a multitude of other things. Melissa could be feisty and outspoken, she always wanted to be the life of the party. Melissa could always light up the room with her smile and sense of humor even while struggling with her own demons. Melissa believed strongly in second chances, maybe because she craved another chance herself. She loved all things that sparkle, Melissa was a loving mother, sister, grandmother (Mamou), and MeMe. She loved spending time with family and talking about stories from her childhood. Melissa had a very special lifelong friend (Zonya Johnson) that never gave up on her no matter the circumstance.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: ShyAnn Tatterson (Gary) of Lena, LA, Devin George of Deville, LA, and Abbey George of Flatwoods, LA; sister Michelle Rachal (David) of Flatwoods, LA; nieces Neana Contreras (Robert) of Clifton, LA and Vanessa Lester (Ben) of Flatwoods, LA; nephew Lil David (Lexie) of Flatwoods, LA; and her grandchildren: Taylen, Camden, Gwendolyn, Jazlyn, Johnny Ray, and Julian due in November 2024, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Gary Tatterson jr. Lil David Rachal, David Rachal, Ben Lester, Joey Gilmore and Harvey George. Honorary pallbearers will be Devin George, Robert Contreras, Taylen Tatterson, Camden Tatterson, Johnny Ray Tatterson, and Julian Tatterson.