Apostle Monica Lewis

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 

2 Timothy 4:6-8

Apostle Monica Lewis transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was 57 years old. Apostle Monica was the beloved Senior Pastor of F R Double E Ministries Family Worship Center and the visionary Founder of The Unstoppable Sisters Movement.

Born on June 23, 1967, to the late Norris Johnson, Jr. and Shirley Narcisse Johnson, Monica's journey of faith and service began early in life. She graduated from West St. John High School in 1985 and pursued higher education at Dillard University and Nicholls State University.

Monica was baptized at Woodville Baptist Church by the late Reverend W. Grant, marking the beginning of her lifelong dedication to faith and ministry.

On March 6, 1993, Apostle Monica married the late Apostle Jaron Brian Lewis, Sr. Together, they formed an inseparable partnership known as "Team Lewis." Their union was blessed with two wonderful children, Pastor Ka'Jah Lewis and Minister Jaron Brian Lewis, Jr. Apostle Monica stood faithfully by her husband’s side as he served under the late Prophet R.C. Blakes, Sr. for over 30 years. It was during this time that she deepened her understanding of faith, inspired by Prophet Blakes' teaching that “Faith doesn’t make sense, but it does make miracles.”

In 2002, Apostle Monica and her husband founded F R Double E Ministries, starting in Franklin, LA, and later transitioning to the Holiday Inn in Morgan City, LA. In November 2003, they secured a permanent building, showcasing their unwavering commitment to their community's spiritual and material needs. Apostle Monica, along with her late husband, expanded the ministry to LaPlace, LA, spreading a message of love and compassion.

Apostle Monica and her husband also launched WGUP 107.9 FM, a radio station that became a source of hope and inspiration for the River Parishes and surrounding areas. Additionally, she worked as a radio announcer on WCKW 1010 AM in Garyville, LA, where her voice and message reached many. She frequently traveled to Paris, France, where she initially traveled with the late Pastor Lucien R. Garrett to host concerts with the musical group “Freedom,” founded by her husband.

Apostle Monica dedicated many years to teaching music at West St. John Elementary School and Boutte Christian Academy, where she touched countless young lives with her passion for music and education. Most recently, she served as the Executive Secretary of Communications for St. John the Baptist Parish, where she continued to exemplify her commitment to service and leadership.

Apostle Monica leaves behind her cherished children, Pastor Ka'Jah Lewis and Minister Jaron (Cierra) Lewis, who continue her legacy of faith and compassion. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Isaiah Antoine and E’Mori Lewis, who brought immense joy to her life. Apostle Monica's loving and devoted mother, Shirley Johnson. Apostle Monica’s siblings, Nakeela (Freddie) Young and Duston Johnson, who all supported her in her spiritual endeavors.

She is also mourned by her brothers-in-law, Freddie A. Young, Joseph Lewis, and Donavan Jackson; sisters-in-law, Jamie Lewis, Jerri Lewis, Jonell Diaz, and Gerald Reaux, as well as a host of spiritual sons and daughters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Apostle Monica was a devoted friend to Pastor Carla Ceaser Jones, Pastor Luwana Marts, Pastor TJ Watson, Larhonda Wilson, and Rita Orr Williams.

Apostle Monica Lewis's spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Her legacy of faith, love, and service will continue to inspire future generations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Apostle Jaron Brian Lewis, Sr.; father, Norris Johnson, Jr.; brother, Norris Johnson, III; grandparents, Norris, Sr. and Rosa Johnson, Hilton and Martha Jasmine Narcisse; uncle, Earl Jasmine; aunts, Albertha Francis and Estha Gordon; mother-in-law, Rosemary Cook Lewis; father-in-law, Joe Lewis, Sr.; godmother, Alma Young and godfather, Dave Young.

Apostle Monica Lewis will be deeply missed by all lives she touched, but her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. May her soul find eternal peace in the embrace of the divine.

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Revelation 14:13 KJV

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