Lisa Louise Johnson, 58, was called to be with the Lord on September 15, 2023, peacefully in her home in Detroit, Michigan. Lisa was born the last of four children in Columbus, Ohio to her loving parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Roberta Johnson on October 4, 1964.
Lisa worked as a Youth Advocate Service member for a decade where she served thousands of children and families in Franklin County. Later, she become an in-home caregiver, no matter what she did, Lisa always had a focus on taking care of those in need of assistance and support. Lisa continued her education after moving to Detroit, Michigan and earned a degree as a Certified Medical Assistant. She used her expertise to care for, not just her patients and clients but for, family and friends in their time of need.
Lisa was funny and straight to the point just like her mother. One thing she took very. seriously was her children and grandchildren. She was a committed mother, grandmother and did not play any games about any one of her babies. She loved every person in her family and made sure to always show the kids extra love and attention. Lisa loved to laugh and had a laugh that would make you smile. She was kindhearted and an amazing friend.
She was preceded in death by her eldest son Carl Johnson Sr., her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Roberta Johnson, her sister Barbara Jean Johnson, niece Charlee Martin and some of her favorite aunts and uncle. Saundra Mickens, Constance Scott and Nate Johnson.
Lisa leaves behind a host of family, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins that will mourn her passing. Her beloved son, Leon Heard Sr.; siblings, Kim and Charles Johnson Jr.; niece, Danielle Johnson; nephew, Charles Johnson III and lifetime sister/friend Tonya Lawrence. Her grandchildren Carmeika, Shaniya and Carl (Jr.) Johnson, Davion (Wellman), Braonna (Wright), KayLeon, and Leon (Jr.) Heard. Bryce Wright great-grandson.
Visitation 9:00am and Funeral 10:00am Saturday, September 30, 2023 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).
Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.
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Condolences to Lisa’s family. I especially will remember n be thankful for her going to NYC to care for my infant granddaughter, McKenzie! RIH.
Leon, Kimberly and Charles, my heart is full of love and sorrow! I hope that you guys grow closer and cherish each other. Remember Lisa in your own way. She has affected us all in different ways. I love you all.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cousin Marcia Brown
My condolences to the Johnson family Lisa was a blessing to so many of us. That smile I was always remember Thank you for sharing her with us she will be missed by her extended Detroit family.
Prayers for The Johnson Family
LINETTE GRESHAM My condolence to the family and friends of Ms. Lisa Johnson. I will always remember you caring for me, the talks we had during visits,the food, everything ! I know you understood, why I could not make it, do to my health. Looking out my window I prayed/ good bye, Have a peaceful Journey. Love You my sister/friend.
Dear Kim, Charles, Leon, Danielle, and Family,
Sending you my love as you mourn the loss of Lisa and pray that God’s comfort and peace will visit and remain with each of you.
Cousin Angela (Smith) Boyd