Kelsi Brooke Johnson

Kelsi Brooke Johnson, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Sorrento, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Burn Unit at the age of 21. She was a cashier in the retail industry. The visitation will be observed at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. and will resume on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Ourso Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM celebrated by Rev. John Carrigan. The burial will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Prairieville. Kelsi is survived by her parents, Benjamin and Marla Johnson of Prairieville; mother, JoAnn Melancon Sorrento; fiancé: Jason Bayard of Sorrento; 1 son: Jackson Felix Bayard of Sorrento; 2 sisters: Nicole Cockerham and Frank of Baton Rouge, and Benay Johnson of Prairieville; maternal grandparents: Keith and Dena Melancon of Sorrento; paternal grandparents: Dale and Phyllis Johnson of Prairieville; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kelsi is preceded in death by her grandmother: Rita Mautner; 1 uncle: Timothy Griffin; and great-grandparents: Roy and Doris Melancon. Serving as pallbearers for Kelsi will be Brad Akin, Brian Melancon, Aaron Marcus, Eric Poche, Marvin Taylor and Robert Paille Jr. . Kelsi was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and the Youth Group, a former Girl Scout and a 2014 graduate of Ascension Christian High School. Kelsi was a very fun loving, outgoing and sweet spirited person with an outstanding personality. The family would like to give a very special thanks to the Doctors and staff and nurses of the Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet Burn Unit for their outstanding care during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Baton Rouge General Medical Center Burn Unit in memory of Kelsi. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com. Arrangements under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, LA.