Lavanna M. Johnson, 95, Rock Island, IL passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Hope Creek Nursing Home, East Moline, IL.

The family would like to thank the caring staff of Hope Creek Nursing Home and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care.

Per Lavanna’s wishes her service will be private with burial at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Lavanna was born September 11, 1931 in Moline, IL to Russell and Dorothy (Moody) Skaggs.

On August 12, 1949, she was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Johnson. The couple lived in Moline raising their two children until 1971 when they moved to Rock Island, IL. Kenny preceded her in death in 1995.

In addition to their two children, Lavanna and Kenny were foster parents. Numerous newborns were part of their home until they were adopted. They were also part of the Youth Hope Food Pantry program since its inception. Lavanna continued to volunteer at the food pantry until she was almost 90. She was a long time member of the First Covenant Church, Moline.

Lavanna was the self proclaimed “Revlon Lady” working as the cosmetics buyer for McCabe’s Department Store until its closing in 1985. She then worked at Schneider’s Drug Store until her retirement.

A two-time breast cancer survivor, she walked in the Koman Race for the Cure for many years and won multiple Senior Olympics races in her mid-70s.

Lavanna is survived by her two children, Reid Johnson and Kendra (Ed) Kennedy; grandchildren Erin Kennedy (Tyler Crone) and Audrey (Matt) Tollenaer; blessed with great-grandchildren, Brooks Crone, and Elsie, William, Rose and Camille Tollenaer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Kenny.

Memorials may be made to the First Covenant Church, Moline, IL.