Sandra Lee Coleman Johnson

Sandra "Mamoo" C. Johnson, of Harvey, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on May 29, 1943, in Harvey, Louisiana, to the late Josephine Taylor Coleman and Felton Chase Sr.

Sandra was a proud graduate of Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1964. After completing her degree, she returned to her hometown of Harvey, Louisiana, where she married the late Percy Johnson Sr.
Sandra's life was devoted to service, both as a loving mother and a committed educator. She taught for over 34 years in the Jefferson Parish School System, beginning her career at Elm Grove Elementary School and retiring from Helen Cox Junior High School. In addition to her career as a teacher, Sandra worked for over 20 years as a Juvenile Counselor at Rivarde Juvenile Detention Home, dedicating her time to guiding and mentoring youth.
Sandra was preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Taylor Coleman; father, Felton Chase Sr.; brothers, Adam Coleman, Lawrence Coleman, and Felton Chase Jr.; and sister, Marguerite Stiles Brown.

She is survived by her brother, Ellis Coleman; sisters, Debra Eve Chase, Paulette Denis Chase Jones, and Cathy Toni Chase; children, Percy Johnson Jr., Craig D. Johnson, Kara D. Johnson, and Patrice D. Johnson; grandchildren, Madison Johnson, Jasmine Harris, Deja Smith-Robins, Durand Harris, and James Smith; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other cherished family and friends.

Family, friends, and former colleagues are invited to celebrate her life and legacy at a funeral service on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, located at 817 Grefer Ave., Harvey, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery #2, located at 1017 Grefer Ave., Harvey, Louisiana.

A repast will follow at Mount Pilgrim Multi-Purpose Family Center, 1006 Pailet Ave., Harvey, Louisiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037.

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