Cynthia Marie Leimbach-Johnson

Cynthia Marie (Shelton) Leimbach-Johnson, 46, of Coloma passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Watervliet.

Cynthia was born March 13, 1972, in St. Joseph. Cynthia was the daughter of Denny and Nancy (Vaughn) Shelton. Cynthia was a graduate of Hartford High School. During high school, she was a cheerleader, a flautist in the marching band, and a member of the Navy Sea Cadet program. Cynthia joined the U.S. Navy after graduation, serving her country proudly aboard the U.S.S. Samuel Gompers, stationed in Oakland, Calif. She loved animals, especially horses. She enjoyed attending church and going to the beach especially along the shores of Lake Michigan. Most importantly, she loved her family and she fought every day of her life for her kids - the most important people in her life.

Cynthia is survived by three children: Kyler Leimbach, 25, Jaden Johnson, 16, and Jalyn Johnson, 14; her husband, Brig "Harold" Johnson; her parents, Denny and Susie Shelton; three siblings: Rebecca (Tosh) Shelton-Struwin, Denny (Greta) Shelton Jr. and Nicole (Steve) Shelton-Little; grandmother, Jewel (Teague) Vaughn; and many other family members.

Cynthia was preceded in passing by her maternal grandfather, Louis Vaughn; her paternal grandparents, Harrel and Ida (Thomas) Shelton; her maternal uncle, Terry Vaughn; her paternal uncle, Larry Shelton; and paternal aunt, Jerry Houchin.

Cynthia will be cremated. The family will welcome friends from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at the Hartford General Baptist Church, 323 E. Main St., Hartford, MI 49057, where the service to honor her memory will commence at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Steve Bisbee officiating. Burial with full military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Mich. The family has entrusted the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, with arrangements. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com, and donations to the family at http://www.gofundme.com/cynthia-leimbach-sheltonjohnson.