Mrs. Bettye F. Johnson

Bettye Jean Fleming Johnson was born on January 17, 1937 to the Late Ida Jane Myers and Joe Jackson, and was later adopted by Idelta Fleming and Roosevelt Fleming. Bettye graduated from Lanier High school and went on to Nursing School at Hinds Community College. Bettye United in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, J. V. Johnson on May 24, 1954. To this union they were blessed with seven children Johnnie Vick Johnson of Rochester, New York, Kenneth O. Johnson of Jackson, Mississippi, Debbie R. Johnson-Williams of Jackson, Mississippi, Donald R. Johnson of Jackson, Mississippi, Bryan K. Johnson of Flowood, Mississippi, Eddie I. Johnson of Flowood, Mississippi, and Shuante' D. Johnson of Bowie, Maryland. Betty dedicated her life to Christ and a life of service at an early age. After completing nursing school, Bettye embarked on an extensive nursing career which ultimately led to her becoming one of the original nurses of Rankin County Health Care where she retired in 2001. She was known as a pioneer of serving not only to her patients but was devoted to serving her revered East Jackson Community of Fannin Road. She would help where she could, serving those who either didn't have the means or adequate transportation to receive healthcare. Mrs. Johnson was known countrywide for famously administering shots to most of Rankin County, but most importantly the care and pride Bettye demonstrated when it came to her patients. Bettye's life of service extended further to her beloved lifelong church home, Greer Chapel United Methodist Church. Bettye was the head of the Usher Board, member of The United Methodist Women, SPRC Committee, Nominating Committee, After School Program, Computer Literacy Program, Kitchen Ministry, Hospitality Committee, Missionary Committee and her favorite, The Adult Inspirational Gospel Choir in which her signature song was "If You Can't Help Me.“ Bettye, affectionately known as Momo and Nana Bettye was a pillar in the community and Matriarch of her family and close friends. Bettye was known to nurture and care for not only her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, but almost everyone she encountered, Bettye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years, J. V. Johnson, her sons Donald R. Johnson, and Johnnie Vick Johnson. Bettye leaves to cherish her many loving memories, her five children Kenneth, Debbie, Eddie, Bryan, and Shuante, her bonus daughter Elizabeth Lee, her sister Margaret Melvin, her brother, Archie Myers, Ten Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren, One Great Great Grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, close relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Bettye F. Johnson

January 17, 1937 - January 24, 2023