Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Vivian Myrtis Gray Oliver Johnson, of Baton Rouge, transitioned peacefully on November 23, 2025, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She lived a life grounded in faith, family and service. Born in New Orleans to Levy and Lizetta Young, she was lovingly raised in Woodville, Mississippi, by her uncle and aunt, Rev. Peyton and Mrs. Betsy Oliver, whose Christian example shaped her life. Vivian accepted Christ at a young age, loved music, and found great joy playing hymns on the piano. Vivian married Aaron Johnson, and together they raised ten children. Their home became a place of warmth, wisdom and welcome for generations. She enjoyed a 25-year career as an insurance agent before becoming a caregiver, and she served her church at every level—trustee, steward, lay leader, missionary, Sunday School teacher and choir leader.

She is survived by her children Aaron Jr. (Patricia), Gerald, Alvin (Carolyn), Carmen (Patty), Glenda Minor (Daryl) and Eileen Johnson-Forester (Darrick); nephews Ralph Sheffie and Lester Young Jr.; sisters-in-law Vivian Brown and Gloria Mae Simon; 29 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. Her favorite scripture was, "...if God be for us, who can be against us." Visitation and funeral services will be held at Greater Allen Chapel AME Church, 6175 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, on Saturday, Nov. 29. Visitation at 9 a.m., funeral at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Hall Davis & Son Funeral Services.

Visitation

Nov

29

Allen Chapel AME

6175 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Funeral Service

Nov

29

Allen Chapel AME

6175 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

11:00 AM