Local deputy, husband die within 3 days of each other after battling COVID-19

© Provided by WSB Atlanta According to a GoFundMe account, Lisa and Leroy Johnson died within three days of each other after battling the virus. (PHOTO: GoFundMe)

A local sheriff’s deputy and her husband are among the latest victims to die from COVID-19.

According to a GoFundMe account, Lisa and Leroy Johnson died within three days of each other after battling the virus.

They leave behind a 15-year-old son and an adult daughter.

Lisa Johnson had spent 20 years with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office before transferring to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

TRENDING STORIES:

• New shopping guidelines go into effect for Lenox Square today
• Georgia police lieutenant dies due to complications from COVID-19
• Georgia police department warns about fake cash floating around city

According to the post, the family is having a hard time scheduling funeral services for the couple because of expenses.

“They do not have enough insurance between the two to pay for all funeral expenses. It was told to the adult daughter that a funeral cannot be done without the bills paid in full. This family is in desperate need of whatever donations can you spare as well as prayers,” the GoFundMe post said.

As of Monday, 21,426 Georgians had died from the virus and nearly 1.2 million people had contracted the virus throughout the state.

If you would like to contribute to the GoFundMe for the Johnsons, CLICK HERE.

IN OTHER NEWS: