Funeral services for Mrs. Be Ethel Washington age 94 of Natchitoches will be held on Saturday August 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at First B.C. North Street with Rev. G. Stanley Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Serenity Sanctum. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m.-service time at the church. Mrs. Washington was born in Natchitoches Parish near the community locally referred to as 'Hickory Hill' near Rockford B.C. property. She was the youngest of nine siblings born to the parentage of the late Mr. Primes Johnson and Mrs. Mary Nicholas Johnson. Education was accomplished in the public schools of Natchitoches Parish where she formed many life-long associates. Realizing a need for preparation for life after death, Mrs. Washington united with the Rockford B.C. in her youth and served there faithfully for many years. Later, she united with the congregation at First B.C. on North Street where she remained until her passing. Mrs. Washington was a citizen of a quiet yet determined nature who was a dedicated homemaker and an extraordinary preparer of dishes of any kind. She took great pride in her surroundings and the hospitality extended to her guests as well as in her personal appearance at all times. This stalwart lady was a most conscientious mother and a Christian who received so much joy from helping others. This memorable servant of God was called home by our Heavenly Father August 13, 2009 at the Long Term Care Unit of Natchitoches Regional Medical Center following a brief period of illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Cal Washington and one son Mr. Warren Desadier. Left to cherish her memory are: three sons, Mr. Herman Earl Johnson, Sr. (Minnie) of Natchitoches, LA; Mr. Willie Johnson of Houston, TX; and Mr. James Bloodworth (Jennie) of Natchitoches, LA; eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three nephews, three nieces, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Elnora Johnson of Natchitoches, LA, a host of great neices, great nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Winnfield Funeral Home of Natchitoches. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Be Ethel Washington, please visit our floral store.