Laverne Johnson

Born Marian Laverne Osborne in Fresno, California Passed away August 19, 2025, in Willis, Texas Age 83 Laverne Osborne Johnson (Bouncy to her mom) cared deeply about people, though her way of showing it didn’t always follow a script. She was full of quirks and surprises, and she brought a kind of energy that couldn’t be replicated. She found joy in everyday things: playing games, spending time with her family and cats, and making others feel welcome. She was candid and often spoke her mind. She never minded being the punchline if it meant someone else would laugh. You could see her loyalty in how she treated people and where she put her energy. She was deeply devoted to her husband, rooted in her church, and fiercely committed to the people she loved. Her loyalty showed up in everyday choices, in how she stayed connected, and in how she held space for others. And she was brave. After her husband died, she spent time traveling across the country to visit her children. It wasn’t just about seeing new places, it was about staying close, staying present, and choosing connection. That season reshaped her priorities. She began to question things she used to take for granted, made new choices, and grew into someone more open, more sure of herself. Her bravery wasn’t dramatic. It was personal, and it changed her. She had a story for everything, and she told them all: family memories, things she saw once and never forgot, and stories about people others might overlook, always lifting up the parts that made them human. Her stories were loud, silly, sometimes chaotic, and always hers. Her stories didn’t need to make perfect sense; talking was how she stayed connected to the people she loved. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Johnson, and by her parents, John Osborne and Elsie Schwabenland Osborne. She is survived by her children: Lisa Dempsey and husband Darrin James Johnson and co-parent, Remiya Strowder Christopher Johnson and wife Angela Linda Wagner and husband Tracy Laura Johnson and husband Sean Jones Jeremy Johnson and wife Jessica Her grandchildren: Ashley Morse, Darrin Dempsey Jr., Arialle Dempsey, Zachary Johnson, Kylin Johnson, Ja'Lani Johnson, Abby Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Larry Hockmeyer, Annie Hockmeyer, Kate Hockmeyer, Ambrosia Jones, Ray Jones Her great-grandchildren: Arwynn Dempsey, Skyler Wilson, Aryia Morse, Tydus Morse, Madison Dempsey, Dallis Dempsey, Harvey Little, Adelynn and Lydia Little, Sophia Strait, Katlyn Hockmeyer, Payton Hockmeyer, Buck Hockmeyer Laverne’s life was shaped by connection, humor, and a deep love for the people around her. She will be missed dearly, by all who loved her. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to the Johnson family during this difficult time.