Betty Johnson

Betty Jean Johnson, 94, died at 8:15 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home.She was born in Winchester, Illinois on September 18, 1925, and was one of two children born to Russell and Almetta (Orris) Eddinger.Betty worked alongside her husband for many years on their family farm in Ruyle Township in Jersey County, where they lovingly raised their only son.  Her true joy came from her family, and later in life was rewarded with her grandchildren who brought true joy to her family.   She also watched and cared for many area children in her home, and was affectionately know as "Aunt Betty" by many.  She was a loyal and true friend, never to forget a birthday, and you could be certain that your day would be announced on WJBM Radio as she would frequently call in the "Birthday Show" to make sure that your name would be announced on the radio for your special day.She married Wiley E. "Buck" Johnson on August 29, 1947 at the Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville, and together they have been blessed with 72 years of marriage.Surviving are her husband, Wiley "Buck" Johnson; a son and daughter in-law, Marty and Deb Johnson of Medora; five grandchildren and their spouses, Jeremy and Jess Johnson, Justin and Esmerelda Johnson and April Cambron all of Medora, Paige and Bill Norris of Brighton, and Wiley Johnson, and his companion, Kasey DeMond of Godfrey; ten great grandchildren, Kairegan, Briton and Layne Johnson, Christian and Hunter Johnson, Jerit, Mason and Lillian Cambron, and Van and Elaina Norris; a brother and sister in-law, Keith and Jean Eddinger of Wood River; and a sister in-law and brother in-law, Myrt and Alan Fricker of Bethalto.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville, with Rev. Joel Lohr officiating.She will be laid to rest in the Medora Cemetery.Memorials may be given to either the Bethel Baptist Church in Jerseyville or to Angel Tree Ministries.Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

Obit Provided By:
Crawford Funeral Home