Betty Jean Johnson

1923 - 2017

Betty Jean Johnson obituary, 1923-2017, Plano, TX

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Laurel Land Funeral Home – Dallas

6000 South R. L. Thornton Fwy

Dallas, Texas

Betty Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2017.

She was born at Indian Rock, Texas on August 26, 1923 to William Ogden and Edna McKinley Ogden Harrelson. She was raised by her Mother and her beloved stepfather, James E. Harrelson. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Oscar Walter Johnson Jr and their daughter, Gail Ann Johnson Travis. She is survived by daughters Jacqueline Jean Johnson Hubbard and Janyce Lynn Johnson Stankewitz. She is also survived by Richard Johnson (her brother-in-Law) and his wife, Irene Johnson. She was blessed to live to see her 5th generation Great Great Granddaughters. She is survived by 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.



The visitation will be held at 11:am one (1) hour prior to the Celebration of her life. Her celebration of life will begin at Noon on March 3, 2017 and Dr. Perry Purtle will officiate. There will be a short grave site celebration. The location of her celebration is Laural Land Memorial Park at 6000 South R. L. Thornton Fwy on I 35 S in Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas).



Pallbearers are her Grandchildren: Michael Burton Hubbard, Walter Scott Hubbard, Kristy Bell Price, William “Bill” Howell, Sam Way, Garrett Paul Stankewitz, Laura Wright and Jeremy Travis.



Honorary Pallbearers are Oak Cliff Lutheran Church, The Oak Cliff Women’s Club, Eloise Plain, The Divas, The Church Ladies and all of her family and friends not mentioned. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to any charity of your choice.

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March 3, 2017

Travis and Patty Irons

Jackie and Janyce,

We are so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I enjoyed being around her and all of her girls when I was a kid. You have wonderful memories of your Mother, so let those memories help sustain you in the days ahead, because with those memories, she will never die in your heart. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel to watch over us. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Love and prayers from your cousin.

February 25, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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