Rhea B. Johnson
Rhea B. Johnson, 93, of Dickinson joined our loving Creator peacefully in her sleep on July 25th, 2020 in her home in Dickinson, Texas. She was born December 17, 1926, in Clinton, Louisiana to Berenice and Emmette W. Beauchamp. She married Frank L. Johnson on November 7, 1947.
She is survived by her three sons, Brett Johnson of Spotsylvania, Virginia, and Keith (Jeanette) Johnson of Moody, Texas; Neil Johnson of Dickinson and a daughter, Ann-Marie (Ross) of Dickinson. 16 Grandchildren: Will Johnson, Brooks-Ann Kavaky, West Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Christina Frost, Robert Johnson, Kelly Wilson, Amy Johnson, Emily Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Emma Johnson, Shelby Ramos, Hayden Gardner, Nick Johnson and Kris Johnson. 10 Great grandchildren: Mariela Johnson, Henry Johnson, Caroline Kavaky, Chloe Kavaky, Chase Deiterman, Gavin Deiterman, Katy Deiterman, Emelia Proctor, Cannon Ramos and Eloise Ramos. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Debbie Varner (Chester) of San Antonio who considered Rhea as a 2nd mom.
Preceded in her death by her parents and husband of 65 years, Frank Legearn Johnson and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was the youngest and last of her immediate family and the longest lived.
Rhea was a resident of Dickinson, Texas since 1953. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1943.She attended Baton Rouge Business College and worked at several insurance companies in Baton Rouge where she met and married her husband and moved to Texas City, Texas in 1950. She worked at an insurance agency in Texas City, and then the General Adjustment Bureau in Galveston while Frank worked for Union Carbide until his retirement.
When Brett was born Mom began the job that she was best at…being the best mom possible. Her picture is in the dictionary next to “perfect mom” and later on, “perfect Grandma”. She was a superwoman who could do it all and do it well! She did not resume working until her last child was 12 years old and worked in McAdams Jr High School Library in Dickinson, Texas. She and Dad were life long members of Howell Memorial Methodist church and First United Methodist church in Dickinson. She was one of the original members of the 55+ Club which is still active. She also participated in the Women’s group at church and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.
Mom and Dad spent their retirement years traveling in the U.S. and Europe, helping take care of the grandchildren and enjoying family. Two family traditions were started which included “Wednesday Night Dinners” where usually a minimum of 9 or 10 kids and grandkids would attend. Her “pet” racoons eagerly looked in the door awaiting their share. Mom’s chocolate chip cookies were also a traditional treat that she always had on hand. The grandkids knew right where to look. She also kept some in the freezer for “hard times”. The 2nd tradition was a yearly trip to Garner/The Frio River/ Utopia was started in 1999 as a family Christmas present from our parents. Little did they know, it would turn into a yearly trip!
The combination visitation and funeral is from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson followed by the burial at Forest Park East. Because of the social distancing guidelines, the service is limited to family.
We, and many other that our Mother touched, were truly blessed. Our 
mom was the glue, a loving consistent soul who was always there for us, and a force in our immediate and extended family and community. Like the expanding ripples from a God sent stone thrown into the pond of life, her presence, her ability and natural desire to provide comfort and acceptance to others, her love and her positive influence on many will be felt until time ends. We will miss her, but her gifts to us and future generations will always be felt. God speed!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dickinson Public Library (by check) in memory of Rhea Johnson, 4411 Hwy 3, Dickinson, Texas 77539 or Santa Fe Wildlife Rehabilitation, Nara Wilson, 4704 Orem Rd, Santa Fe, Texas. She loved her critters and loved her books.
For the live stream of the service please use this link https://youtu.be/Y-SlWF3JfzI
We have many great memories of your parents. Shared Sunday Class for many years. We started out as young parents and continued until we were grandparents. Prayers for the family
What a beautiful eulogy youall wrote. She was so proud of all her children ,grand and great grandchildren. As her hairdresser and friend I felt like I knew all of you .She was very proud of her family. She would always have a story to tell me. She would bring me oranges from her tree and make me hungry telling me what youalll ate on Wednesday nights.
I will miss my friend of so many years. I’m glad she and all of you were a part of my life.
God bless you and you Mom🌹
Even though words can’t take away the pain of the loss of your Mom. I want to express how deeply sorry I am to learn of her passing. As you grieve, please know she is remembered and honored. May your sorrow soon be replaced with fond memories!
What a beautiful tribute to such a special lady. Mawmaw Beauchamp(Aunt Margaret) Sends her love. We are heartbroken for you all. May you feel all the prayers and love sent your way. Love y’all so much- the Beauch House Crew
Such a great tribute to such a great grandma!
She was a lovely lady I am glad for the time that I got to spend with her
What a beautiful tribute to your mom, grandmother great grandmother 🙏
We attended the same church and it was always a delight to get to visit. Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family .
I loved every moment I spent with your mom and dad. They sprinkled wisdom every where they went. It was an honor to serve them! May Rhea Rest In Peace and rise in glory.
Elizabeth Reimer, Retired Edward Jones Sr BOA
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul! I wish I were able to attend on August 14th to give my respects and hugs to the family. “She loved her critters and she loved her books”—my kind of lady!
The very heart of Rhea was expressed in the caring and thoughtful comments from her family and friends.
She was a good friend to me through the years. I will miss her.
My sympathy to the family.
Dear Cousins,
I remember David saying to me when we were dating, “You are going to love Aunt Rhea”. He was right, I did love her , Uncle Lajearn, and all of you. In our 46 years of marriage, you all are in so many of my happy memories. The family reunions, the weekend visits, and especially my phone calls and emails with her. I loved her tales of the vacations you all took and of course the tales of those Wednesday suppers. So many happy memories- Cherish them and laugh as you share them in the coming days. David joins me in sending our prayers and thoughts.
Love
Kathy
St Francisville, La
Kevin and I would like to send our condolences to all of you. We did indeed love all of you and enjoyed our family reunions with all of the family. We will continue to lift all of you up in prayers. We hope to see all of you in the near future.
Love,
Rhonda & Kevin Beauchamp
St. Francisville, La
Had great times when we would visit. Had aimed to come down for the service but the way things are won’t be able to make it. Will miss her
My memories of your mom always bring a smile to my face. She was ever ready to share a picture or a story of the family she so greatly loved. I count myself blessed to have known her. Oh how she will be missed, but the traditions that she started should never end!!
Sincerely,
Lynn Wheeler Neitzel
Dearest Rhea. As I watched your beautiful service today, all I could think was how very blessed Jordan was to be one of your grandchildren. And, how very blessed I was to have been part of your life. As I listened to each story, each memory shared, the message from each had the same theme. Unconditional love, care, comfort, wisdom, nurture, and a heart that had room to hold all of those she loved in their own special place. I will always be grateful for your love and support and friendship. Jordan loved you with all his heart, and I am so grateful that he was blessed to have have his “Grandma” right there in his life from the day he was born. The kindness you extended to me, always, will stay with me forever. I take comfort in knowing that there is a special angel up there looking over her family. And what a beautiful family you do have.
All my love,
Stacy
Ray and I always loved visiting with your mom and dad (she made us the best banana pudding once) with the lunch she prepared for us. They were both so welcoming and enjoyable to be with A couple times she led us to a good restaurant near her with great home cooked food. Her company was always so special to us. She loved to share with me about her trip to London where she got to see Beauchamp tower and all things Beauchamp as I had a chance to do several years ago. And she was always eager to answer my questions about her life growing up with Grandma and Grandpa Beauchamp and pictures she had. I will always cherish the little stories she would send me on daddy’s birthday about him.
I know she will be missed by all of you and will always be in your heart with your cherished memories of a truly beautiful lady and especially mom and grandmother.
A long life, well lived. Throughout all of the escapades and adventures of Keith, Dale, and me with motorcycles, the Ford Falcon, Triumph TR4a’s, Jon boats on the Bayou, Snoopy, and maybe a bit too longish hair, Mrs. Johnson (always “Mrs. Johnson”) was always there, always steady, always would listen, and was always optimistic about our futures. Like many of us lucky enough to know her, she was a loved and revered second Mom. I’ll miss her greatly but am eternally grateful to forever have my many memories of her kindness and love.