Frances LaCour Johnson Obituary (1922 - 2021)

Frances LaCour was born November 10, 1922 to Louis and Orelia LaCour in Cloutierville, Louisiana. She was christened in St. Augustine Catholic Church, and later joined the Baptist Church. She was born the second child to her parents. She had three sisters and three brothers. After rearing nine children, she went back to school to further her education. Frances was an avid community servant for which she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Bethesda Theological School. She taught her children to be community activists. After working for many years as an assistant to Dr.Seth Novolselsky in his clinic, she retired. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lily of the Valley Chapter No. 27. She was a state champion domino player. For many years she was a member of Third Evergreen Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, as well as President of the Senior Mission. She is currently a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where the Pastor is the Rev. Ronnie Humphries. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Joseph Curry,Albert and Louis LaCour,three sisters Mary Cora Grant, Mable Curry and Bessie Johnson, daughter Erna Ruth Williams-Smith and son Vernon Williams, Jr. granddaughter Andrea Dupar and grandson Darryl Oden. Frances leaves to cherish her memory six daughters Bernice Oden, Dr. E. Faye Williams, R. Marie Williams, Siverene Williams-Jones (Albert), Gussie Williams-Dupar (Jon), Mildred Duncan (Claude) one son Stevie LaCour (Mary), 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Zion Hill Church Family, in Pineville, LA. Public viewing and visitation will begin at 10 am with services beginning at 11 am. Immediately following the services she will be taken to Garden of Memories Cemetery for final committal rights. Please keep the LaCour/Johnson family in prayer. Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors"