Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson Knewasser, 76, of Roanoke, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Liz was preceded in death by her parents, Daisy Johnson Washington and Garrett Johnson, Sr.; husband, Kim Knewasser; sisters, Shirley Terry and Lucille Johnson; brothers, James Glover, Billy Glover, Davie Johnson, and Freddie Johnson; and her son, David “Horn” Johnson.
Those left to carry her memory are her son, Kenneth Johnson, and daughter, Daisy (Leo) Lopez; her grandchildren, Shane Young, Shayla Mello, Marcus Johnson, Jordan Johnson, and Bryce Lopez; and great-grandchildren, Ka’Marion, Wyatt, Azyla, Marleigh, Juelz, and De’imani who filled her heart with joy; sisters, Susie (Al) Berkley, Daisy (Lewis) Rose, and Linda Ellis; brothers, Garrett (Beverly) Johnson, Michael (Ruby) Johnson, Clint (Lelia) Johnson, Kevin Johnson, and Jamie (Carrie) Washington; sister-in-law, Mary Johnson; her companion, Heyward Fisher, and a multitude of nieces and nephews who adore her and will forever cherish her presence in their lives.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Febr. 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, with Elder Donald Williams officiating. The family received friends an hour before the service. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com.
