Gladys Refuge

Gladys Refuge peacefully departed this life as she was surrounded and embraced in love by her children on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:48a.m. Loving mother of Leonard Johnson, Jr., Barbara Ross, Malonia (Warren Poncho ) Smith, Evelyn (David) Green, Stephanie Johnson, Felicia (Kermit) Henry, Shondrecca Johnson (Richard) Taylor and the late Whitney Lil Whitney Simeon, Jr., Eric Johnson, and Pearl Simeon Johnson. Stepdaughter of the late Julia Murray. Daughter of the late Warren Refuge, Sr. and Estelle Blackledge Refuge. Sister of Johnell Lucas and the late Joyce Refuge Thomas, Marion Refuge Davis, Dorothy Mae Martin, Helen Ricard, Estelle Shirley Casimier, Audrey Mae Refuge, Janelle Refuge, Warren Chico Refuge, Jr., Lawrence Lump Refuge, Sherman Rags Refuge, Lawrence Cricket Refuge, Raymond Refuge, and Stanley Refuge. Love of her life Leonard Johnson, Sr., also survived by 32 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives church family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Khalil Imsaias and doctors and staff of St. Thomas Community Health Care Center, Dr. A. Ferguson and LA Medical Center and Staff, doctors, nurses, and staff of Ochsner Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospice nurses and staff, Mrs. Edna Williams (loving friend/neighbor), Phylis Lewis and Katherine her ride from church. Age: 82 years a native and a resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry, Greater New Orleans Gospel Temple, Now Faith Ministry, Life Center Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral, New Home Family Churches, Agape International Ministries, The Well of Rock Hill, SC. and all neighboring churches. Employees of Patio Pharmacy, Fischer Senior Village, and Casey Jones Store are invited to attend the home going celebration at Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries 1709 Casa Calvo St. Algiers, La. on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 10:30a.m. Pastor Corey Watson officiating Viewing will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Mausoleum and Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www. davismortuaryservice.com