Last Updated on January 11, 2018 by cassnetwork
Betty J. Johnson, 94, of Logansport, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior at 6:32 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport.
Betty was born on January 1, 1924, in Cass County, to Earl and Lola McClain Cox.
On January 12, 1947, also in Cass County, she was married to Nelson C. Johnson who preceded her in death September 19, 2004.
Betty was a 1942 graduate of Logansport High School and a lifelong member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. She was very proud of the fact she was the oldest and longest member of her church.
Betty was a homemaker for most of her life. She did work nearly 7 years in the Cass County Recorder’s office in the early 1960’s for George W. Cline.
She served as an assistant 4-H leader for many years, and was a former member of the Clay Township Home Ec Club. Over the years, she enjoyed wintering in Florida.
Betty was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Marsha K. Iles, two grandsons, John S. (Alicia) Iles and Brian D. (Ann) Iles; and three great-grandchildren, Isabelle, Chloe and Nathan Iles, all of Logansport. Also surviving are a niece, Suzy (John) Hatton, Logansport, and a nephew, Bill (Maddy) Cox, Logansport; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven C. Johnson, a son-in-law, David J. Iles; and her brother and sister-in-law, Rayburn and Betty Cox.
A funeral service celebrating Betty’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 11 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Pastor Theda McBryde officiating.
Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Logansport.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday January 10 in the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
You may share memories and condolences on Betty’s tribute page at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com