Mary Louise Johnson

Mary Louise Raymond (nee Hoelscher) Johnson completed her life journey on August 29, 2016, in her home, surrounded by the things and people she loved. She was 82 years young, Mary Louise is survived by her children, Donna Goddard, Doug (Karen) Raymond, Glenn Raymond, Gary (Sandie) Raymond of Jacksonville, Florida and Quinton (Jennifer) Raymond of Poland, Indiana; plus six grandchildren, thirteen great grand-children and her siblings, Rosa Lee Hoelscher, Raymond Hoelscher and Geraldine Fredette and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R. Johnson; her son, Dennis Raymond; her granddaughter, Chalon Raymond; her parents Herbert and Regina Hoelscher; her sisters, Leona Hoelscher, Dorothy Corcoran, Floy Lee Hoelscher and Tina MacAdams; her brothers, Walter, Jerome, William, Frances, Richard and Edgar Hoelscher. Mary Louise was born, at home, on February 4, 1934 in Violet, Texas to Herbert and Regina Hoelscher. Her papa called her his “Lulu Pop” and her Mama taught her sewing, cooking and baking. Skills that came in handy in raising six energetic children. She loved baseball and the Brooklyn Dodgers and later the LA Dodgers. She was a big fan of Duke Snider. She later switched her loyalties to the Atlanta Braves and Chipper Jones. She was known for her sweet and joyful nature. She smiled often, laughed more, sang loud and off key and loved to dance. She loved being a mom and she adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She taught her children compassion, importance of hard work, commitment and to never underestimate the power of another slice of pie to diffuse an escalating dinnertime argument. Her mantra was “I don’t see why not”. She was creatively brilliant and boundlessly patient. In the eyes of her children, she was perfection. She will be remembered with love and celebrated for a life well lived. The family thanks Comfort Keepers, Mary Berridge and Community Hospice for their loving compassionate care.

The Funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, September 02, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Historic Church, 4214 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, Florida followed by a reception at the Cody Center located at 4152 Loretto Road. Everyone is welcomed to celebrate Mary Louise’s life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL. 32223, www.hgmandarin.com, 904-288-0025.