Mrs. Ernestine Mouton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Life’s Journey “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all eyes. Isaiah 25:8a On Sunday, April 10, 2011, a warrior on the battlefield of life, put down her sword and quietly slipped away into blessed peace. Ernestine Mouton was born to the late Gussie Robinson and Sherman Gillum in Hempstead, Texas on October 11, 1923. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She became a member of Mount Corinth Baptist Church. After residing in Hempstead, Texas for several years, Ernestine and McKinley Johnson added two sons to their family; Walter and Joseph P. Johnson. In later years, Ernestine moved to Houston, Texas and worked for the Houston Independent School district until her retirement. While living in Houston, she met and married Joseph Mouton. Upon his retirement , Ernestine moved back home to Hempstead with her husband where they enjoyed retirement until the death of Joseph on May 30, 1994. In December 2004, Ernestine moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana and on January 29, 2006, she moved to the Lake Charles Care. Her transition from this life came Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She leaves many memories in the hearts of her devoted family which includes two sons, Walter James Johnson of Houston, Texas and Joseph Padre Johnson (Ollie) of Lake Charles, Louisiana; six grandchildren; Paul Johnson(Mala), Barry Johnson (Monique), Cheryl Johnson, Pamela Neal, and Walter Johnson, Jr. (Jena) all of Houston, Texas; twelve great grandchildren, a very special niece, Louise Brown of Houston, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends. Life’s Race Well Run…and now She Rest!

Mrs. Ernestine Mouton

October 11, 1923 - April 10, 2011