JOHNSON, Eva Leanne

JOHNSON, Eva Leanne

(nee Knowles)

Aboriginal Australian poet, actor, director and playwright.

Born Daly River, NT

24 August 1946

Died peacefully at Wesley House Aged Care on the

31 July 2026

Aged 79

Wife to Keith Robert Johnson (Deceased)

Sister to Roger (Deceased), Laura (Deceased) and Gerald

Mother to Caroline, Damien and Renee

Grandmother of Lakkari, Jarryd, Beau and Dallas

and Great-Grandmother of Adaliya and Dylan

Sincere thank you and extended gratitude to Eva’s friends and family and to Wesley House Aged Care and the Memory Support Unit staff and carers.

‘Your spirit has now returned and reunited with your Mother.’