We've Lost Leanna Lynn Johnson (cudachick1968)

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RustyRatRod

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Leanna passed away today, Saturday November 30, 2024 at 5:05 P.M. What a heartache.
 
I've been trying to come up with an adequate, worthy post for Leanna today
and I just can't come up with good enough words - so I'll just offer my best
try with a testimonial of sorts:

Some of you will remember just a handful of years ago, I had fallen into such hard times
as a result of ongoing cancer/health issues (and the accompanying difficulty in
retaining employment) that I was in danger of losing my beloved old Mopar "Fred"
the GTX. It was time to sell him off in order to survive; it had gotten that bad.

Well, Leanna wasn't having any of that, no sir.
What transpired the moment she learned of my dilemma was nothing short of a
miracle - she organized and ran such a massive auction on FBBO, with fellow members
(and some from here on FABO too) offering up items for sale to raise funds.
It was incredible to watch; I have never been one to accept such things and she
had to work me over pretty good to do so, but I was humbled beyond belief
and she'd never have taken no for an answer anyways.

Her efforts were successful and not only did I get to keep Fred (who's been my
therapy car for 14 years now, as I recovered from this or that) but it held me through
until times got better. Amazing!
Better yet, she became a friend and I always enjoyed her chats via text or phone when
we got together.
Later on, when she got in similar dire straights (and was losing her mom),
you bet your arse I felt obligated to return the favor for her - and although my
efforts were a little less fruitful than hers before, we still managed to get her through
with another benefit auction for her cause, too.

The point is - she's that kind of person, one that not only performed such selfless acts
on behalf of others but I think inspired people like me to "pay it forward".
I think of all the reasons we humans get put on this planet, that's gotta rank right up
there on the list, doesn't it?

I join everyone expressing our heartbreak at her passing and I pray for her friends and
family to find some peace in having been a part of her life.
Godspeed, Leanna. I still owe you bunches.
- Ed
 
I never met her but she sure had an impact on many of the members here. She had guts and spirit from what I gathered. She had talent like few others do and made a living helping others improve their cars.
Even the most humble of us feel that we hoped that we left a good impression of ourselves on others when we leave this Earth. She clearly has.
Her pain is gone now, she is at peace and with the Lord.
We will remember her.
RIP Leanna.
 
So sad to here of Leanna’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

I found a couple of Irish prayers her family and friends.
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Sad and unfortunate. I first chatted with her in the old "chat room" that helped so many of us get acquainted.
 
Prayers for her family. I talked to her several times in the phone and could tell she was the no BS, take my word for it honest person.
 
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