Reba Lynette Johnson passed away suddenly from natural causes on April 5 in her home in Sevierville, Tenn. Lynette was a Lake Charles native and graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1984. She loved playing sports and was a fiercely competitive and talented athlete, playing basketball and softball at the high school and collegiate level. Lynette spent most of her adult life traveling the country as an evangelist, singing and sharing her faith. Known for her big voice and even bigger personality, she was never at a loss for a song or funny story, and spending time with her was always an adventure. Lynette battled many health problems throughout her life, including losing both legs to post-surgical infections. Despite her hardships, she persevered and continued sharing her story, inspiring others with her indomitable spirit. After losing her first leg, she competed and won a bronze medal in the Paralympics. She wrote hundreds of Christian songs, and even authored and published a book, “The Girl with the Zebra Leg,” to share her message of hope. 

Lynette leaves behind, to cherish her memory her mother, Reba Johnson; brother, James (Megan) Johnson; sister/BFF Lindsay (Jimmie) Murphy; nephew, Declan Johnson; niece, Zoey Johnson; aunt, Nancy (Ronnie) Kelly; cousins, Ryan (Lia) Miller and Matthew Miller; special friends all over the country, and her faithful service dog, Deja. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Don Johnson; grandparents Murphy and Bess Johnson, and T.J.and Estelle Miller, and niece Gracie Johnson.

A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Johnsons Funeral Home of Lake Charles and will conclude with a Celebration of her Life at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dennis Terry will officiate. Burial will follow at the Hampton Cemetery in Elizabeth, La. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her GoFundMe or directly to Johnson’s Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.