Valerie Sharp Johnson Obituary
Valerie Sharp Johnson, born on November 22, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on August 26, 2026. Valerie leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandmother Maw; and her parents, Andrew, Sr. Sharp and Vivian Flye Sharp. She is survived by: her children, Joseph "Rusty" Johnson, Jr. (Barbara) of Colorado Springs, CO, Vickie Johnson Matirne of Lafayette, LA and Tammy Johnson Carriere (Steven) of Opelousas, LA; her grandchildren, Nicholas Solomon (Alaina) of Lafayette, LA, Lindsay Manuel (Ryan) of Opelousas, LA, Tiffany Spisak (Kolby) of Scottsdale, AZ, Lance Carriere (Brooke) of Arnaudville, LA and Aaron Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO; her stepgrandchildren, Elizabeth McDaniel of Texas City, TX and Rebbecca McDaniel of Colorado Springs, CO; her great grandchildren, Peyton Manuel, Korben Spisak, Luke Spisak, Emma Carriere and Layne Carriere; her stepgreat-grandchild Angel McDaniel; her pet Tia; her husband Joseph "Russell" Johnson, Sr.; her brother Andrew (Elaine Partlan Sharp); her parents-in-law, William, Sr. and Eledia Chandler Johnson; and her stepgrandson Jonathan McDaniel. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The inurnment was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Patrick's #2 Cemetery (5000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119).
