In Memory Of
Betty Jean Johnson
1941
2019
Betty Jean Johnson
December 20, 1941 — August 22, 2019
Betty Good Johnson, 77, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019.
She was born December 20, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Opal (Loveland) Good. Betty was the youngest of five children.
She attended Quincy Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School.
Betty married Chet Hards in 1964 they had two children, Julie and Kevin. They later divorced.
Betty worked for Montgomery Wards as a Fashion Merchandiser and a Department Manager. Later she received her real estate license.
On April 29, 1993 Betty married Dwight Johnson in Topeka, Kansas.
She loved her dogs, Lacey and Queeny. She enjoyed garage sales, antiques and traveling the world with her late husband. Betty was generous and had a big heart.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Hards and his wife Maria; daughter, Julie Murphy and her husband, Brian; brother, Lawrence Good and his wife Margie; grandsons, Josh Hards, Jeffrey Murphy and a great-grandson, Beckett Hards.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dwight; sisters, Helen McGinnis, Anna Herbig and a brother, Ted Good.
Family will greet friends Monday, August 26, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. A Funeral Ceremony will be 1:00 pm., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, Inc. PO Box 8350 600 N Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66608-0350
To share a memory of Betty or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born December 20, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Opal (Loveland) Good. Betty was the youngest of five children.
She attended Quincy Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School.
Betty married Chet Hards in 1964 they had two children, Julie and Kevin. They later divorced.
Betty worked for Montgomery Wards as a Fashion Merchandiser and a Department Manager. Later she received her real estate license.
On April 29, 1993 Betty married Dwight Johnson in Topeka, Kansas.
She loved her dogs, Lacey and Queeny. She enjoyed garage sales, antiques and traveling the world with her late husband. Betty was generous and had a big heart.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Hards and his wife Maria; daughter, Julie Murphy and her husband, Brian; brother, Lawrence Good and his wife Margie; grandsons, Josh Hards, Jeffrey Murphy and a great-grandson, Beckett Hards.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dwight; sisters, Helen McGinnis, Anna Herbig and a brother, Ted Good.
Family will greet friends Monday, August 26, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66604. A Funeral Ceremony will be 1:00 pm., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rescue Mission, Inc. PO Box 8350 600 N Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66608-0350
To share a memory of Betty or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Betty Jean Johnson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, August 26, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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