Linda Johnson

Linda Johnson, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Memorial services are pending.

Linda was born on January 18, 1959, in Mexico, Missouri to George and Frances (Moore) Johnson. When she was 2 years old her family relocated to Des Moines. Linda grew up in Des Moines where she attended school. Following school, she moved to Mt. Pleasant, IA, Moberly, MO, Macon, MO, and Los Angelos, CA, before returning to Des Moines. Once back in Des Moines she began working in the correctional facility at Fort Des Moines. She also worked at the Wilkie House in Des Moines.

Linda loved to spend time with her family, had a wonderful singing voice and enjoyed singing, knitting, and was a self-taught cosmetologist and specialized in weaves.

Those left behind to cherish her loving memory are her children Jasmine (Julian) Johnson and Arcimona Hatton; grandchildren Jemiah, Jalen, and Jeriel Johnson, Willie “Romeo Pookie” Parker, and Arnissa Parker; siblings Sharon Brown, Gwen Johnson-Miller, Castine Johnson-Lewis, Christine Johnson, Pamela Johnson, Michael (Varsha) Johnson, Joe (Bettina) Johnson, and Tony Johnson; host of nieces and nephews; host of cousins; and many friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Karen Brown and Ronald “Gigi” Mozee.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family $CJohnsonDMI for China or $JJohnson0526 for Jasmine.

Hendersons Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with Linda and her family.