Betty was a native and lifelong resident of Jacksonville. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in June, 1943, and attended local business schools and colleges throughout her business career. Betty had an amazing work ethic along with a desire to always be the best at whatever she was doing. From her first job at NAS Jacksonville to her last at the Office of the Clerk of Courts, she gave 100% of herself. At her job at NAS Jacksonville, Betty was assigned first at Public Works where she became the Supervisor of Records. Later, she transferred to the Naval Intelligence Dept. Leaving the Navy after 8 years of service, Betty joined the staff at the Jacksonville branch of the Inmont Corp. as Office Manager. She worked there for 17 years until the office was closed. Betty also worked briefly for Independent Life Insurance Company as an Administrative Assistant to a Vice President. Her last job was with the Office of the Clerk of Courts where she was a Deputy Clerk. She retired from the Office of the Clerk of Courts in 1990, after 17 years of service. Betty was always committed and devoted to family. She was available and willing for any need at any time to assist family members. After retirement, Betty became caregiver for her father. Betty loved to travel (using her daughter's airline pass-riding priveleges) all over the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Betty's daughter, Betty Frances, was the light of Betty's life, not only a loving daughter, but a friend as well. She enjoyed her company on many vacations and shopping trips throughout the Southeast.
Betty is predeceased by her parents, Robert William Johnson and Mayme King Johnson, her brother and his wife, Alexander McKay Johnson and Frances Wilson Johnson, sister-in-law, Florence Crane Johnson, and her cat, Ringo. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Frances Evans, brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert William Johnson, Jr. and Maxime Johnson, along with niece, Julie E. Johnson, nephews, James W. Johnson, Robert S. Johnson, and David M. Johnson, and nephew, Robert M. Johnson of San Francisco, CA., along with their spouses and children.
Funeral Services will be private. Burial will be at the historic Evergreen Cemetery alongside her parents. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Jacksonville Humane Society in memory of Betty's beloved cat, Ringo.
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