In Loving Memory
Jessie L. "Mama Jess" Johnson
8/1/1943 — 2/21/2019
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Jessie L. Johnson, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Born in Hebert, Louisiana, on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter of William Brown Hatten and Eula Curry. Jessie loved to cook and retired as a pastry chef from Sunset Grove Country Club after many wonderful years. She was the first original cook at Tuffy’s Restaurant as well as being an accomplished artist known for her pen and ink drawings. “Mama Jess” loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her children, Owen Thermon Johnson and wife Kay, Macie Lee Johnson, Jodie Lee Johnson and wife Angela, and Jamie Marie Hatten and husband Jim Lewis; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Lena Hatten, Michael Hatten, David Hatten, and Leo Hatten.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Born in Hebert, Louisiana, on August 1, 1943, she was the daughter of William Brown Hatten and Eula Curry. Jessie loved to cook and retired as a pastry chef from Sunset Grove Country Club after many wonderful years. She was the first original cook at Tuffy’s Restaurant as well as being an accomplished artist known for her pen and ink drawings. “Mama Jess” loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her children, Owen Thermon Johnson and wife Kay, Macie Lee Johnson, Jodie Lee Johnson and wife Angela, and Jamie Marie Hatten and husband Jim Lewis; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Lena Hatten, Michael Hatten, David Hatten, and Leo Hatten.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Saturday, March 2, 2019 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Celebration of Life
Saturday, March 2, 2019 · 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
In Memory
Moments to treasure
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Brandy Hatten
March 2, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Gammy was such a sweet soul and always had a smile on her face.She will be missed by many.
William L. Hatten
March 1, 2019
I cannot remember when, if ever, I did not love Jessie! She was the delight of her brothers and sisters...and yes...even her half brothers and sisters. I will miss her and her delightful way of talking to us...telling us how much she loved us...and I will miss her art works. She was a fantastic, self taught Artist and all who saw her works, remember rhem in detail!
Claybar Funeral Home
March 1, 2019
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Connie Johnson
February 28, 2019
My love and prayers are with you all. I will always remember the fun times we had together.
Anonymous
February 27, 2019
Lavender Reflections Spray was purchased for the family of Jessie L. "Mama Jess" Johnson.
Nedra Francis
February 26, 2019
To Jessie’s family, you have my condolences in the lost of ur mother, a friend and co-worker she will b missed. Nedra Francis
Louise Smith
February 25, 2019
I am so sorry of hearing of Aunt Jessies passing. My prayers are with you all. Love Louise
Sherri Hardesty
February 25, 2019
so sorry to hear about the passing of this dear sweet loved one -I know she will be dearly missed -love and HUGS
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