MERIDEN - Sarah Lee Johnson, 87, of 262 Sunset Drive, Glastonbury, formerly of 35 Windsor Ave., Meriden, entered into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Gilbert John Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, a daughter of the late Leroy and Sarah Coverson was born in Pratt City, Ala. on June 6, 1922. She was a resident of Meriden for over 66 years. Mrs. Johnson was employed by the Meriden Police Department for 33 years as a school crossing guard, before her retirement in 1996. She received numerous awards throughout her career and upon her retirement. She was noted for scolding impatient motorists and errant children with a no-nonsense attitude that says, "I care!" She has lived a life of dedication and service to the Lord and her community. Her list of community services reads like a novel and includes: president of Local Home Mission of Parker Memorial, president of United Church for Women, president of the Lay Council, president of Deaconess Board, member of National Council of Women Missionaries, Advisory Board of Catholic Family Services, Board of Directors of Child Guidance Clinic, Platt Mothers Association of Meriden Girls' Club, Big Brothers Women's Auxiliary, deaconess and missionary at the Parker A.M.E. Zion Church, superintendent of the church school for over 20 years, and life member in the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society. She is survived by a daughter, Jeanette Johnson; two grandchildren, Quia Claybourne and Shanon Johnson; a sister, Ella Henry; and a host of relatives and friends. She is predeceased by a son, Leroy Gilbert Johnson. The funeral will be held at Parker Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, 1280 N. Broad St., Meriden, on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Alsey Williams officiating. Friends may call at the Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden.