Helen Johnson Prescott Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Johnson Prescott of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in Jackson, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 29, 2024 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Elmer E. Prescott, Jr.; and her parents, Senator James Mellard Johnson, Sr. and Rita Leblanc Johnson. She is survived by: her sons, Elmer E. "Worth" Prescott, III (Anita), Irwin M. Prescott (Sally) and James P. Prescott, Sr. (Susan); her grandsons, James Philip Prescott, Jr., Travis Hebert Prescott, Matthew Ellsworth Prescott, Michael Irwin Prescott and Cameron Henry Prescott; her great grandchildren, James Philip Prescott, III, Jacob Remy Prescott, Olivia Grace Prescott and William Ellsworth Prescott; and her siblings, Lydie Johnson DeJean and James Mellard Johnson, Jr..

Visitation was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. (4230 High St, Zachary, LA 70791). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.