Zelia 'Maw Maw-Lila' Simien-Bohanan, 74

Resurrection Sunday no doubt the highest day of honor for anyone seeking eternal life. What a blessing and a peaceful end to her journey as she arose with the Risen one. How appropriate for a woman of God, our mother and friend to all.

April 16, 2017, a beautiful Easter morning at LCMH she received her Crown of Glory, adorned, as she floated away into white clouds and blue skies. Never alone, answering the loving Master's call, with earned eternal salvation of our Lord and the precious guidance of our brother Mark Anthony's loving arm.

She was welcomed to her heavenly home by husband A. Harold Bohanan, one son Mark Anthony Bohanan, Parents Tojan and Annie Stansberry Simien, Sister's Beulah Lee, Frances Lee, Bernice Smith, Lacy & Theresa Simien and Lou-Ella Jones, four brother's Clifford, Wilson, Asie and Wilton Simien.

She leaves her fondest and forever joyous memories to daughter Jackie Simien-Guillory(Craig)of Lake Charles, La., Three sons, Michael (Tammy) of Houston, TX., Seneca (Jeannette) of DeRidder, La., Kevin Morris-Knighton of Los Angeles, Calif., a dearest play son and caregiver Keith Freeman. Eight Granddaughters: Shontela, Oshe, Keishlan, JonMarie, Alaina, Jaelynn, Ty, Zaria. Three Grandsons: Dylan, Creighton and Carrington who shared birthdate of July 25th with their Lila. Three great-grand daughters Kamryn, Kenzie and Carla.

Three sisters Ella Mae Jones, Elsie Thibodeaux both of Lake Charles, La., Delsie Citizen (Joe) of Denver, Colorado, two brothers Willis Simien(Sylvia) of Lake Charles, La. and Gene Simien of Denver, Colorado and a caravan of fifty-one 'Favorite and Special' nieces and nephews whom she dearly raised, admired and prayed with and for as she shall always be titled 'Favorite Aunt'. Mother was the baby of sixteen siblings.

Mother, always worked to support her family. She worked several years for the Mayor's office in the city, of Oakland, California. She worked several years for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital before taking on a new profession as an Aircraft Mechanic where she retired.

She graduated from Oakland High School and went on to finish from Laney College as she was an advocate for education. Reminding grandchildren and great nieces and nephews to complete what they have started in her last words. She was a 30-year member of Krewe Chetu Jadi, enjoying her last ball "Champagne, Diamonds and Pearls" where she was honored by Mayor Randy Roach and State Representative A.B. Franklin.

She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where she was member of The League of the Sacred Heart, Altar and Rosary Society. A member of St. Rita Court 31, where she held office as Inner Guard. Third Degree Ritual of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. will begin at 10:15am on Friday April 21,2017 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, with a Rosary beginning immediately after. Sacred Heart of Jesus 612 Louisiana Ave. Lake Charles, La. Officiating Pastor Rev. Fr. Richard Uche Adiukwu, and Rev. Deacon Errol DeVille the noon day funeral mass.

She will be missed as she is now truly a 'Yellow Rose' a friend to all.