Celestine Sereal Johnlewis

Jeanerette – Funeral Services for Mrs. Celestine Sereal Johnlewis, 77, will be held at 1:00PM, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at First Jerusalem Baptist Church of Jeanerette with Pastor Eric Fondal officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mark’s Cemetery in Jeanerette.

Visitation will open at 11:00AM, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at First Jerusalem Baptist Church of Jeanerette and continue until the time of service.

Mrs. Celestine Sereal Johnlewis was a devoted Christian whose life reflected faith, love, and compassion. She carried a positive attitude wherever she went and touched the lives of everyone she met with kindness and grace. Her heart was open to all, and she freely shared her love with family, friends, and strangers alike. Celestine attended Boley High School in Jeanerette, where her lifelong appreciation for learning began. She remained a passionate reader throughout her life, always seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge and grow in understanding. Education was important to her, and she believed deeply in personal growth and self-improvement. She dedicated many years of service as a nursing assistant at Dr. Blue’s office, where she was known for her care, compassion, and strong work ethic. Her gentle spirit and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on those she served and worked with. A gifted writer with beautiful penmanship, Celestine found joy in expressing herself through words. Above all, her family was the center of her world. She was a wonderful and loving mother who lived each day with the purpose of instilling love, faith, and compassion in her children.

Mrs. Celestine Sereal Johnlewis is survived by two sons, Robert Johnlewis, Jr. and his wife Maydell of New Iberia, and Christopher Johnlewis of Jeanerette; and a daughter that she reared as her own, Elaine Patterson and her husband Rev. Grady of Patterson; three stepsons, Devin Lombard of Lafayette, Juan Hogan of New Iberia, and Adonis Brooks of Lafayette; two brothers, Larry Sereal and Willie Sereal both of Jeanerette; one sister, Christine Mitchell and her husband Abraham of New Iberia; five Godchildren she was honored to be Nanny to, Lori R. Broussard, Almeta K. Jeanlouis, Peter C. Johnlouis, Jr., Shawn Johnlouis, and Darrell Lemon, Jr.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnlewis, Sr.; her parents, Wilmer Sereal and Louise Wesley Sereal; a son she reared as her own, Marshall Hebert, III; five brothers, Fred G. Sereal, Wilmer Sereal, Benny Sereal, Michael Sereal, and Wilford Robertson, Sr.; three sisters, Laura Sereal, Sarah R. Hebert, and Jeanette Johnlouis.

Frioux-David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost Street, will be handling the arrangements. (337) 276-5151