Lillian Elizabeth Zvacek Johnson, age 93 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; formerly of Holden, passed away Friday April 8, 2022 at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Lillian Elizabeth Leavy on October 17, 1928 in Kingsville, MO, the daughter of Louis and Myrtle (Gosney) Leavy.  She attended Lincoln Rural Grade School, Kingsville High School and Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg.  Lillian began teaching at Pleasant View Rural School south of Holden.  She also was a substitute teacher in the Holden School District for several years and retired from Gates Battery Company of Warrensburg, MO in 1993. She married Vernon Leo Zvacek in Knob Noster, Missouri on January 10, 1953.  He preceded her in death in 1993. She married Isaac Johnson in 1997.  He preceded her in death in 2011.

She is survived by a daughter, Ann (Jeff) Miller of Holden, MO and a son, Stephen (Julie) Zvacek of Lee's Summit, MO.  Grandchildren, Scott Miller (Daniel)of Kansas City, Douglas Zvacek of Lee's Summit, and Kathryn (Andrew) Snow of Lee's Summit.  Great-Grandchildren Ethan & Jeffrey Hall, June & Sam Zvacek, Otto & Luna Snow all of Lee's Summit and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Kenneth Leavy and Arygle Leavy and one sister, Lovena Wolfenbarger.

There will be a graveside service held at the Holden Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12th, with Pastor Rob Allen of Holden United Methodist Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Holden United Methodist Church or Ascend Hospice of Lee's Summit, MO in care of Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.