On October 30, 1957, in DeWalt, Texas, a baby girl was born to Otha and Johnnie Cooks. She was the 5th child of six children. Her given name was Julia Ann Cooks.
Julia was educated in Fort Bend School District, where she graduated from John Foster Dulles High School. She received the Lord early in her life as a member of Old Saint Phillip Baptist Church. Julia worked at the Fort Bend Independent School District in the Transportation Department for many years. She later worked as a Manager of a Clinic and a Caregiver.  Julia worked effortlessly as a matriarch in her family. She loved cooking, dancing, fishing, gardening, and was a social butterfly. Her greatest joy was her time spent with the children of the family over the years. Her hospitality and loving spirit made all feel welcome.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents: Otha and Johnnie Cooks, Brothers: Camel Cooks, Otha Cooks Jr, and Samuel Cooks, sister in laws: Hattie Mae Cooks, Catherine Cooks, and Gladys Rice.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Husband: Harold Wayne Johnson, 3 Daughters: Valerie Cooks, Celeste' Allen (Clarence), Meredith Johnson, 2 Sisters: Johnnie Mae Cooks and Carrie Marie Williams (Earl), Grandchildren: Rickelle Joiner, Harold Joiner, Rickey Joiner Jr., Julissa Johnson, Trevaun Allen, Marcellus Allen, Great Grandchildren: Kobe Joiner, Kai'zen Duncan, Si'naya Joiner, Ka'Myra Joiner, Je'zaya Joiner, God Children: Jalynn Jones, Mark Massie, Jacob Massie and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Life Celebration will be held

Friday July 25, 2025 @ 2pm
Claire Brothers Chapel
7901 Hillcroft St.
Houston, Texas 77081