Josie Lee Gills Lacey

Mrs. Josie L. Gills Lacey was born September 28, 1931 to the union of the late Mr. Lewis Gills and Mrs Rosie Gills. Mrs. Lacey accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age.

Josie was a faithful usher for 50 plus years, she departed this life on October 2, 2026.

Mrs. Josie's life was celebrated and most happiest in her yard taking care of her plants. She was also a caregiver to so many people throughout her life and always spoke her mind.

She received several awards of excellence as a civil rights worker and received the Dr. MLK 2018 Freedom Award. Josie also received several awards in the community such as the Charles E. Johnson Award.

Mrs. Josie memories will be forever cherished by her Five children, Donald (Beth) Cooper of Monrovia California, Patricia Williams, Minister Diana Lacey, Carolyn (Mike) James and Shirley Lacey all of Baton Rouge, LA; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews; Godchild Vanessa Smith, and longtime family/friend Mary Joseph.

She was preceded in death by: Her parents, grandparents, husband, three sisters; one brother; Her daughter Louise Stewart; her son Pearley Lacey, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.