Chakakuan Johnson was born on November 7, 1975, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Leslie Larry Johnson and the late Odessa Johnson.

Chakakuan graduated from Beaumont High School. She continued her education at Fontbonne University and Webster University, where she earned her Doctorate Degree in Education.

Chakakuan was a dedicated high school science teacher at Riverview Gardens High School. She taught for over 20 years in the school district she loved and deeply cared about. Her passion for education and commitment to her students left a lasting impact on many lives.

She was a faithful member of Kossuth Church of God in Christ. Chakakuan enjoyed spending time with her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. She also enjoyed dining out and traveling to church conventions. She was known for her quiet spirit and loving personality.

Chakakuan leaves to cherish her memory her father, Leslie Johnson; her stepmother, Betty Williams; her brothers, Okechi Johnson, Ashanti Johnson, Ekuba Johnson, Ekunno Johnson, Maszaba Johnson; and Wilbert Williams; her sister, Doshiemae Johnson; Denise Williams; and Vivian Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Odessa Johnson, her brother, Hasni Johnson, step-sister and Donnetta Williams.