Laconia Martin

Laconia Martin, a devoted mother and grandmother, supportive sister, aunt and friend was born to Mary Jackson and Calvin Johnson on December 8, 1958. “Con,” as she was affectionately known, was strong-willed yet gentle in nature. Her smile, welcoming and heart-warming. A dependable confidant, Con, was known to tell you what you needed to hear and genuinely wanting the best for others. She enjoyed spending countless hours on the phone with her sisters, shopping, and fellowshipping over a good meal. She always credited “mama” for the strength and wisdom she shared with her close-knit family and circle of friends. Laconia was a lifelong resident of Pompano Beach. The faith that she embraced was developed and nurtured through her membership at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Laconia attended Coleman Elementary School, Pompano Beach Middle School and graduated from Pompano Beach High School in 1976. She was a proud Stillman Tiger, graduating from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was here that her life of service was enhanced when she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. As a member with greater than 25 years of service, she earned the Silver Star designation. Upon entering the workforce, Laconia began her career in the banking industry. Her knowledge of banking and finance became a valuable resource for family and friends. After many years in banking, she ventured into education, working for almost 15 years for the School Board of Broward County. She retired from Cross Creek School in April 2025. Although we mourn her departure, our hearts rejoice in knowing she’s been reunited with her daughter, Ariel Martin; beloved parents, Mary Lee Jackson and Calvin Johnson; her grandmother, Mossie Lee Jackson; her brothers, Sandrus Jackson; and Jeryol Johnson, and her sister, Cynthia Johnson; as well as her aunts, uncles and cousins. Laconia’s legacy will continue through her daughter Courtney Martin-Hoggins (Eddie) and her grandchildren, Aiyaunah, Raegan, Rhylen, and Eddie, III. Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving family: sisters, Beverly Stevens, Sharon Thomas (Homer), Coren Tate (Dale Sr.), Carrie Miller, Dorothy Smith, Patricia Harris (Johnny), Connie McCloud (Eugene), Karen Johnson, and Lisa Santiago (David); a special sister-cousin, Mia McFadden; brother, Calvin Johnson Jr.; aunts, Elizabeth Jackson, Emma Jackson, Betty McFadden (Richard); an uncle Sam Jackson; nieces and nephews, Shakia Thomas, Shamilia Thomas, Steven Thomas, Cadijah Bethell (Michael), Drue Sherman (Andre), Craig Stevens Jr., Sean Thomas, Dale Tate Jr., and Corbyn Tate (Angel); great-nieces and nephews, Andrue, Shemon, Steven Jr., Schyler, Sieanna, DaNiyah, Kevin, Kole, Aurielle, Madison, Genesis, Clover, Chloe; a special friend, Alvyn Smith; life-long friends, Rosalyn Thomas, Eliza ”BB” Smith, Chavela Dixon, Shirley Handy, and Jernice Johnson; god children, Corbyn Tate (Angel), Jasmine Hightower (Daniel), Rashard, Ranesha, Damarick, Denim, and Danajha and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.

Laconia Martin

December 8, 1958 - May 9, 2025