LANCASTER, SC ~ Betty Johnson passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022, at her home in Indian Land, SC. A wife of 71 years, a mom, a grandmother, a great grandmother, an aunt, and a friend to so many- Betty was a special woman who leaves behind a legacy of love. Betty was born on December 24, 1932, in Coral Gables, FL. She married Orville (Orv) Johnson on December 29, 1950. They raised their family in Coral Gables, FL and Bear Lake, MI. While busy as a mother, Betty also enjoyed helping others, and she did this in her work teaching Sunday School, as well as working in a Dr's office and as a manager at Milliken's department store in Manistee, MI. In 1996, she retired and enjoyed many years with her husband in Bluffton, SC where they traveled the world and made numerous friends along the way.

"Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been" – Jimmy Buffett. This has never been more true of anyone than Betty, who was a caring woman, always willing to listen and was full of advice, which she doled out daily in conversations with family and friends. She loved her family fiercely, and especially loved beating us at cards with a huge grin on her face! Betty left behind a strong legacy of family, who was always the most important to her.

She was predeceased by her parents and siblings. She is survived by her loving spouse of 71 years, Orville Johnson, as well as her three children. A son, Steven (Angie) of Henderson, NV and 2 daughters, Kathleen (Stuart) Schmied and Pamela (Wayne) Richmond, both from Indian Land, SC. Betty also leaves behind 6 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren.

Betty had a fierce love of the ocean, and a strong desire to keep its beauty pristine for generations to come. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online at OceanConservancy and e-cards can be sent to karenguerrette@gmail.com .