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Betty Levenia Johnson

Betty Levenia Johnson, 86, of 3377 Route 646 Gifford, passed away, Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at her residence. Born February 7, 1928, in Dallas, TX , she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Dixon) Balon. On October 5, 1946 in the Cyclone Community Church she married Richard L. Johnson, who died on June 19, 2002. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Bradford High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bradford for 68 years. Betty was doing what she loved and enjoyed. She was very active with the Gifford Fair Committee, Hilltop 4-H, Penn State Home Extension Office, Smethport Senior Center, currently President of the Smethport Chapter of AARP, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was best known for her generosity, love of flowers, her flower arrangements and sewing American Girl doll clothes. Surviving are two daughters, two daughters, Sharon Pollock (husband Steve), of Toms River NJ and Sandra Greco (husband Richard) of Contoocook NH, four granddaughters Jennifer Keelen (husband Matthew), Laura Welch (husband Jessie), Cassandra Greco and Samantha Greco, three great grandchildren Riley Keelen, Madison Keelen and Lyanna Welch, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister Virginia Lasher and a grandson. Family will be receiving friends on Monday, November 10, 2014, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, with Pastor Jeremy Childs, of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park. Memorials, if desired, may be made to First Baptist Church, 71 Congress Street, Bradford, PA 16701 or Parkinson Foundation of Western PA 6507 Wilkins Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217, or the Smethport Senior Center, 119 Main St., Smethport PA 16749. Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

372 East Main St • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I knew Betty because she and I attended the First Baptist Church. Betty was a wonderful lady, and I will miss her! I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.
— Geneva Szafran

Betty has been a part of my church family since I started attending in the late 80's. She was always active in activities and services. For many years along with Dick, they managed floral arrangements and had an eye for making everything look pretty in the sanctuary. She was so talented with knitting and sewing. She gave us beautiful white baby afghans for both our daughters. We used them in their dedication services and have stored them for our children's children. She was a blessing to all around her. Will miss this very lovely lady! Our family is unable to attend the service, as we are all working or at school. God bless you all as you mourn the loss of this family matriarch.
— Becky Plummer

Betty was a neighbor of ours as we live on the other side of Jennie Young's residence. I'm sorry to say that my husband and I were not acquainted with Betty but we often marveled at the fact that, at her age, she would mow her grass on a riding lawn mower. Certainly a model of a woman with determination. Our children (now grown) speak of how nice she was to them and she would allow them to pick berries in the back of her yard. Our sincerest condolences to her family.
— Mike & Jennifer Gorrell

Miss Betty was a fun-loving and extremely talented friend. We loved sharing the joy of creativity together.
— Corinne Hooten

Betty Johnson was a wonderful friend to me for over 50 years. She was a hard worker, faithful Christian, loving mother, dedicated wife, talented craft person and had a lovely sense of humor. She was so proud of her daughters, grands and great grandchildren. She maintained an active independent life in Gifford for many years after her husband died. She had a smile and kind word for everyone. I will never forget her.
— Emogene Herzog Bedrosian

Condolences

  • I knew Betty because she and I attended the First Baptist Church. Betty was a wonderful lady, and I will miss her! I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you. May God give you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.

    — Geneva Szafran

  • Betty has been a part of my church family since I started attending in the late 80's. She was always active in activities and services. For many years along with Dick, they managed floral arrangements and had an eye for making everything look pretty in the sanctuary. She was so talented with knitting and sewing. She gave us beautiful white baby afghans for both our daughters. We used them in their dedication services and have stored them for our children's children. She was a blessing to all around her. Will miss this very lovely lady! Our family is unable to attend the service, as we are all working or at school. God bless you all as you mourn the loss of this family matriarch.

    — Becky Plummer

  • Betty was a neighbor of ours as we live on the other side of Jennie Young's residence. I'm sorry to say that my husband and I were not acquainted with Betty but we often marveled at the fact that, at her age, she would mow her grass on a riding lawn mower. Certainly a model of a woman with determination. Our children (now grown) speak of how nice she was to them and she would allow them to pick berries in the back of her yard. Our sincerest condolences to her family.

    — Mike & Jennifer Gorrell

  • Miss Betty was a fun-loving and extremely talented friend. We loved sharing the joy of creativity together.

    — Corinne Hooten

  • Betty Johnson was a wonderful friend to me for over 50 years. She was a hard worker, faithful Christian, loving mother, dedicated wife, talented craft person and had a lovely sense of humor. She was so proud of her daughters, grands and great grandchildren. She maintained an active independent life in Gifford for many years after her husband died. She had a smile and kind word for everyone. I will never forget her.

    — Emogene Herzog Bedrosian

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