We mourn the loss and Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Annie Lou Tyler Johnson 96, of Greenwood, La. Annie Lou Tyler Johnson September 18, 1922 ~ January 26, 2019 Annie Lou Tyler was born on September 18, 1922 to Dudley Tyler and Annie Anderson Tyler in Marshall, Texas. She was educated at Century High School and received post-high school education in the field of nursing. Annie Lou worked in nursing for over 22 years for the United States Veterans Administration Hospital. Prior, she held various positions in Federal Agencies of the United States of America. In 1949, she married Harvey S. Johnson, Jr., a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Four children were born to Annie Lou: Rosie Lee Tyler (Wells), Ollie Wimberly, Jr., Dorothy Jean Easter (Kemp), and Richard Lee Holloway. Annie Lou had 16 grandchildren: Johnny Baker, Mack Baker, Rosalind Wells, Alexis Wimberly, Chlo'e Wimberly, Allison Brown, Roderick Wimberly, Mutrice Germany, Hiliary Kemp, Timothy Kemp, Willie Mae Kemp (Harris), Vincent Kemp, Carey Kemp, Mary Kathy Kemp, Tuwana Kemp, and Breanna Ford. She has a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. As a faithful member of Paradise Baptist Church, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Annie Lou served in different departments throughout her 60 years of membership. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and confessed him as Lord in 1937 and was baptized by Reverend CW Clark. Annie Lou volunteered in Summer childcare programs and as a Foster Grandparent throughout the school year in Caddo Parish for over 13 years. She received several awards for her service to the community. Notably, she received the President's Call to Service Award and Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush; however, the most rewarding gratitude came from the love she received from her foster grandchildren. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Louisiana, Esther Chapter. Annie Lou finished her race and went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2019 at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her parents: Dudley and Annie Anderson Tyler; her Step-Mother: Mamie Collins Tyler; two brothers: Thurman Tyler and Carven Tyler; one sister: Mary Easter Tyler. She was also preceded by her two sons: Ollie Wimberly, Jr. and Richard Lee Holloway, in addition to 3 grandchildren: Ollie Wimberly III, Mutrice Germany, Timothy Kemp; and one great-grandchild: Demarcus D. Hall. She is survived by and leave to cherish her memory, two daughters (Rosie Lee and Dorothy Jean), 10 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, god-children and friends. She will be remembered for her generosity and love of life. Annie Lou was known for her love of cooking, fishing, working word-search puzzles, hosting awesome parties, laughter and fun. Everyone who knew her, knew she meant what she said, she didn't like to be late and she read her Bible every day. She will be sorely missed. She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, and she has kept the Faith. Now, receive your crown and inheritance, Annie Lou Johnson, which the Lord has for you (2 Timothy 4:7). Please keep the Johnson Family lifted in your prayers. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mrs. Annie Lou Tyler Johnson, please visit our floral store.