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Leila Johnson Obituary
After graduating high school in 1960, Leila (Lil) went to nursing school and turned her gift into a profession. Throughout her career as a nurse, Lil served her community by doing home health care and she had a heart for psychiatric nursing.
Her nurturing spirit carried over to her family and friends. Lil went on many adventures, including trips across the country with her mom and sisters as the self proclaimed Sea Eagles. She was a dedicated member of Kenwood Heights Christian Church. One thing that can be said about Lil is that she always left people and things better than when she found them!
She is survived by her children Denise Eldridge and Dennis Collier, Jr. (Sherri); her granddaughters: Tiffany Davis, Amanda Medley, and Melissa Eldridge; her great grandchildren: Julyen, Julius, Jaydes, Michael, and Daisy; her siblings: Betty Demala, Mike Rothfuss, Ada Hartz (Jack), and Robert May, Jr. (Valerie); many nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and of course her sweet dog, Stella. She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Robert May, Sr and siblings Jim Rothfuss and Frank Rothfuss.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Kenwood Heights Christian Church. Visitation is from 2:00pm - 4:00pm with the funeral at 4:00pm. The address to the church is 5620 New Cut Rd, Louisville, KY 40214.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Leila's name to Kenwood Heights Christian Church or Crusade for Children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sharon Locke
April 12, 2025
Happy "Heavenly" Birthday Leila . I know you are missed, but you are now in the arms of Jesus .
Laurie Hayes
March 10, 2025
Rob and Valerie:
So sorry for the passing of Leila.
John and Laurie
Charlene Nix
March 10, 2025
RIP Leila. You are such a beautiful soul. You will be missed
C.Brown
March 9, 2025
May God bring comfort and peace to all of Leila´s family and friends. She was a dear sweet soul.
Cheryl
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Sharon Locke
March 6, 2025
I've known Leila for many years because we are members of Kenwood Heights Christian Church. She was also in our KHCC Widows Support Group and we loved our lunches together. Leila will be truly missed, but I know she is not suffering and is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior.
RIP Leila - love you my sweet friend.
Dawn Lee, CEO - WHAS Crusade for Children
March 5, 2025
On behalf of the WHAS Crusade for Children, we are sorry for your loss. It is people like Leila who have made it possible for the Crusade to help children with special needs for over 70 years. Thank you for honoring her memory by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children. Her legacy will be seen for years to come through the lives of children who are helped. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Medley
March 5, 2025
She was the best Grandma and one of the most sweetest people you would have ever meet. She will truly be missed. Til we meet again Grandma we all love you so much.
Donna Adkisson
March 5, 2025
Leila, you were one of the sweetest people we knew and we loved having you in our lives. We will miss you but do find comfort in knowing you are at peace in the presence of our Lord Jesus.
Love,
Charles and Donna Adkisson
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