Abbie was born May 31, 1924 in Cadillac, MI to Elroy and Nina (Brigham) Buckner and she married Carl Johnson in Cadillac on September 26, 1942. They moved to California in 1950 and soon after bought a home in Upland. Abbie worked as a waitress and hostess at local restaurants, including the Stuft Shirt where she served Ronald Reagan and Bob Hope. After she retired, she worked part-time in the office at First United Methodist Church of Upland where she was a member. Abbie lived at Heritage Court since 2009 where she enjoyed playing the piano for her fellow residents.
She is survived by her children Barbara (Nick) Schiaretti of Sacramento, CA, Steven (JeaneAnn) Johnson of Ontario and Ronald (Judy) of Diamond Bar; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and five sisters: Jessie, Molly, Dorothy, Wilma and Bonnie.
Memorial Contribution's may be made out to First Methodist Church Of Upland Foundation Fund