Leslie Ann Johnson

In Memory

Mrs. Leslie Ann Johnson, daughter of the late Eugene and Lillian Hicks Rhodes was born August 15, 1956 in Hartford, Connecticut. 

Her favorite color is green. Of her many accomplishments, Leslie is most proud to have had a strong personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Leslie is a graduate of Weaver High School, Hartford, Connecticut class of 1974. On November 13, 1982, she united in Holy Matrimony with Melvin Johnson, a bond which lasted 43 glorious years. She was employed at AETNA Life & Casualty Insurance Company and later went on to become a Certified Nurse Assistant until retirement. Leslie enjoyed travel and experiencing different cultures in exotic destinations including Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and the Republic of Korea. Leslie also loved music, hosting family gatherings which included fellowshipping with friends. In her spare time she enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows. She loved challenging her own wit by playing games and puzzles on her iPad.

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, with her husband by her side, she peacefully gained her wings and transitioned home.

Leslie was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Lillian Rhodes, daughter Serena M. Johnson, son Terrell A. Johnson  and her loving pet (black Labrador) BEAR.

Leslie leaves cherished memories with her husband of 43 years, Melvin Johnson; son, Latrell D. Johnson; daughter-in-law, Uniyah Johnson (Garnett); and grandchildren, Ava S. Johnson, Kyrie R. Johnson of Petersburg, Virginia; aunt, Dorothy Zellas of Cumberland, Virginia; uncle, Stephen Crooms of Manchester, CT; brothers-in-law Patrick Johnson and wife Alicia of Manchester, CT, Jeffery Johnson and wife Lisa of Hartford, CT; godmother Carol Dyson, Hartford, CT; god brother John Dyson, Port Saint Lucie, FL; her BFITWWW Lisa King of Hartford, CT; The Soldiers United MC, Hampton Roads, VA; Dorine “Tracey” Hicks; Roberta “Toby” Williams, E Hartford, CT, William “Robbie” Belcher Jr., E Hartford, CT; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

On Friday, November 7, 2025, viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. At 11am on Saturday, November 8, 2025, a Celebration of Life Service will also be held at the Chapel.  Interment will be held in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA at a later date.  Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.