ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HARRISON, HILDA J. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Monday, January 27, 2014

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HARRISON, HILDA J. 
(May 3, 1944 - January 27, 2014)

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Hilda Johnson Harrison was born Wednesday, May 3, 1944 in New Orleans, 
Louisiana to Henry Leo Johnson Sr. and Genevieve Baham Johnson. 

She lived in New Orleans until her early teenage years and then relocated with 
her mother and younger sisters to Covington, where she resided for over fifty 
years. 
On November 10, 1963, Hilda married Robert Harrison, and from that union five 
children were born. 
Before leaving New Orleans and relocating to Covington, Mrs. Hilda was educated 
in the New Orleans Public School System where she attended George Washington 
Carver High School. 
While in Covington, Mrs. Hilda attended Covington Rosenwald High School. She 
received her Phlebotomy Technician certification at Sullivan Vocational School. 
During her career, she worked as a local Insurance agent for American General 
and National Life. Mrs. Hilda loved taking care of the ill; therefore, it was 
only fitting that she embraced a career as a home caregiver, working for 
various agencies throughout the parish. Mrs. Hilda had a genuine sense of humor 
that left a lasting impression on those who knew her. She would often ask 
people a question, sometimes repeatedly, to which she already knew the answer. 
Mrs. Hilda would always tell the most intriguing stories, especially those 
experiences growing up with her siblings and good friend, Maryanne, in New 
Orleans. 
Every summer, Mrs. Hilda spoiled her grandchildren; however, she kept a close 
eye on them at all times. She and her grandchildren laughed constantly during 
their outings, some consisting of long hours on the Lakefront in Mandeville or 
playing games at Putt Putt. Her patience in dealing with the grandkids never 
ceased to amaze us. 

On Monday, January 27, 2014, Mrs. Hilda departed this life at her home in 
Covington. 

She leaves to cherish her memories five children: a daughter, Robin M. Harrison 
of Haymarket, VA; four sons: Dewayne Harrison (Denise) of Baton Rouge, LA; 
Robert Harrison Jr. (Emma) of Slidell, LA; Dr. Ronnie Harrison Sr. (LaDonna) of 
Monroe, LA; and Renee Harrison Sr. of Haymarket, VA; one brother, Henry L. 
Johnson Jr.; two sisters: Hazel J. Reed (Judge Morris Reed/ret); Victoria J. 
Trevigne (Henry); and one aunt, Coretha Baham Anderson. She also leaves her 
sisters-in-law: Ethel Lee Harrison Clark (Hollie) and Verna Harrison Morman. 
Brothers-in-law: Roosevelt Harrison (Hazel), Charles Harrison, and Ronald 
Harrison. Nine grandchildren: Shantae Harrison, Trevor Harrison, Samantha 
Craighton, Ronnie Harrison Jr., Arion Pierre, Renee Harrison Jr, Angela 
Meriweather, and two step-grandchildren: Tony and Tiara Clark. Close family 
friends, Patricia Cousin, Tracy Clark and Norma Binns, and a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. 

Mrs. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters: Helen J. 
Cheneau, Shirlen Johnson, and Viola Johnson. 

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 1:00pm at Mount Zion 
Pilgram Missionary B.C. – 409 West 30th Avenue, Covington, La 70433. Family 
Visitation 12-1pm. 

Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington, LA will follow services.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of 
Covington, LA.

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