Betty Louise (Henderson) Johnson, 90, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her residence. Born on January 6, 1934, she was the daughter of James Wilson "Bill" and Dorothy Stailey Henderson. She then married Clarence W. "Bill" Johnson, Sr.Betty attended New Hope Community Church and was a homemaker. Surviving to cherish the memory of Betty is one son, Clarence William "Bill" Johnson, Jr. of Bedford; one daughter, Kathy A. Escobedo (Carlos) of Bedford; grandsons, Donnie Burchard (Dayan) of Bedford and Tony Escobedo of Bedford; granddaughters, Angela Chastain, Heather Johnson (Scott) Kace Escobedo and Cara Escobedo (Jon); great grandsons, Alec Riggs, Rider Burchard, Tyler Bellush and Dylan Chastain; great granddaughters, Breanna Riggs, Hannah Riggs, Emily Chastain, Kyla Reed, Tayelor Reed and Dalorian Louise Burchard; her sister Judy Knuppenburg (Howard) of Arizona; and her very special friend, Mary Ellen Sowders; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Clarence "Bill" Johnson, Sr.; her long-term companion Paul "Jack" Swafford; her sisters, Barbara, Patty and Mary; brothers, Dean, Jerry, Johnny and Jimmy; aunt and uncle, Cordia Haskett and Charlie Stailey; her special mom and granddad, Nettie and Felix Stailey; and her grandma and grandpa Henderson.Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Bro. Marty Speer officiating. Burial will follow in Patton Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am-1:00pm Monday at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Riley Childrens Hospital of the St. Jude Childrens Hospital in memory of Betty L. Johnson.Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
Cemetery
Patton Hill
Oolitic INUS
Visitation
Monday, April 1, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes
818 18th St
Bedford IN 47421
US
(812) 275-4433
Funeral Services
Monday, April 1, 2024
1:00 PM -
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes
818 18th St
Bedford IN 47421
US
(812) 275-4433
Funeral Home
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes
818 18th St
Bedford IN - 47421
US
(812) 275-4433