Betty J Johnson's Obituary
Betty Joan Johnson of Decatur, IL, passed away July 16, 2012.
Betty was born on March 18, 1931 in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of William B. and Lena M. (Hayes) Huber. She married Edmund A. Johnson on November 29, 1953.
Service to celebrate the life of Betty will be 2:00 pm Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Visitation one hour prior to service.
Surviving Betty are her loving husband and life-long best friend, Edmund, daughters Paula (Paul) Smith of Granger, IN, Andra (significant other Joshua) Trimby of Decatur, IL, and grandchildren Ian Smith, Tucson, AZ, Krista Trimby, Decatur, IL, and Lauren Smith, Granger, IN. Also surviving is sister Patricia Byers. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Madge Huffman and Teenie Featherstone, and brothers, William Bud Huber, Jack Huber, and Kirk Huber.
Betty worked as head housekeeper at a local hotel for several years. She was a devoted homemaker, compassionate wife, mother, and friend who was loved and appreciated by everyone who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Forsyth, IL.
The family of Betty Joan Johnson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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