Johnson Funeral Home Announces Acquisition of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home in Iowa, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA – Johnson Funeral Home is honored to announce the acquisition of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home, located at 505 US-90 East in Iowa, Louisiana. This partnership, made official on August 21, 2025, represents an opportunity to continue the proud tradition of care and service that Kelli and Joe Johnson, Sr. established when they opened Johnson & Brown Funeral Home in 2010.

With its beautiful, modern facility and its reputation as a trusted resource for families, Johnson & Brown has long been recognized as a great funeral home in the Iowa community. Johnson Funeral Home, deeply rooted in Lake Charles, feels a natural connection with Iowa and views the two communities as one extended family. This acquisition reflects Johnson Funeral Home’s gratitude for the opportunity to serve and support families in both the Greater Lake Charles and Iowa areas.

Kelli Johnson will remain an active partner and continue to serve families in Iowa with the same compassion and dedication that has defined Johnson & Brown for more than a decade. Together, the combined teams will ensure that families receive the same trusted care, now supported by the added resources of Johnson Funeral Home.

“We are both honored and grateful to continue the tradition that Kelli and Joe began here in Iowa,” said Andy Hankins, CEO and funeral director at Johnson Funeral Home. “Our goal is to build upon that strong foundation while expanding the support and services available to families in this community.”

Johnson Funeral Home looks forward to carrying forward the values of dignity, compassion, and trust that have guided Johnson & Brown since its founding, while continuing to invest in serving families with excellence for generations to come.

For almost 50 years, Johnson Funeral Home has proudly served families in Southwest Louisiana with compassionate care and personalized services. With locations in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and Iowa, Louisiana, Johnson Funeral Home is dedicated to helping families honor and remember their loved ones with dignity and respect. Learn more at johnsonfuneralhome.net.