Vanessa Roshell Johnston, 52, of Leavenworth, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 27, 1970, in Crockett, Texas, the daughter of Beverly Ross and Larry Moten.
On July 15, 1989, Vanessa married Isaac Johnston Sr. He survives at the home. She is also survived by her daughter, VaShunta Johnston of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Isaac Johnston Jr., and wife, Elena, of Kansas City, Mo., and Devin Johnston of Leavenworth; a sister, Stephanie Mills of Huntsville, Texas; six brothers, Tracey Moten of College Station, Texas, Marcus Moten of Palestine, Texas, Fred Mills, Bobby Mills Jr., Eric Mills and Undra Mills all of Huntsville, Texas; five grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
She was an active member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. She served as a Class Leader, Steward and Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the church choir.
Vanessa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece and friend. She will be greatly missed.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Bethel AME Church.