Jennie Johnson (Draper) Crane

Jennie Mae Johnson, affectionately known as “dear” born on October 5, 1942 in Mangham, Louisiana to Maggie Jackson Draper and Frank Draper both of whom preceded in death.

Jennie professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, beginning her christian journey at St John Baptist church. She later became a member of the greater new testament baptist church located at 4802 Van Fleet Street in Houston, Texas under leadership of Rev. S. W Watson and later Rev. A Lafleur, where she remained faithful until her passing. Jennie was a devoted woman of God.

Jennie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Henry Crane; her brother, Willie Draper of Dallas TX; her sisters, Alice Chapman, Willie B. Seymore, Beulah Johnson, twin Essie Mae Draper, and Maggie Draper; her sons Henry Fontenot and Herbert Draper; and her daughters Veronica Draper and Cynthia Draper. grandchildren Terrance, Tristan T.C, Timothy, MaKizziya.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful and loving memories, her children: (son) Michael C Droper (Evelyn), (daughters) Sandra Ann Smith, Sherrill Blueitt (Bobby), and Tamika J. Champion(David) along with her beloved (grandchildren),

Kamel, Dewaye, Kimshi, Herbert Jr, Cameron, Mikeisha, Jeffery, Savana, Shekeitha, Michael Jr, Mikera, Damarcus, Marquisha, Tirique (godchildren), Denice, James, Sharon, and Nicole, (favorite niece) Mona Williams, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, extended family, church family, and countless friends whose lives she touched throughout the years.