Betty Baker Miller Johnson

The world lost a great lady yesterday evening.  She had a keen mind, a great sense of humor and could tell a story like no one else. She was adventurous in a time when women weren't necessarily supposed to be, but she lived life to the fullest and never worried much about what other people thought. She was generous and kind, and made everyone in her family feel unconditionally loved and appreciated.  Rest in peace, Grandma Betty!  Although I imagine you're doing nothing of the sort... You're probably kicking up your heels, and enjoying a wonderful reunion with friends and loved ones. Watch over us down here. We'll see you again.  Sally Rush Stone

Betty Baker Miller Johnson (91) passed on February 23, 2015 at the home of Kate and Randy Andrews, her beloved granddaughter and grandson-in-law.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin and Grace Guhl Baker, her sister, Earlene Baker Crow Varner, her husband, G. Gene Miller, 2Lt, a pilot who died in combat during WWII, and her husband, Cecil Vernon Johnson, Capt, USN, (Ret).   She is survived by a large and loving family who will miss her greatly.  Surviving are her children:  Nancy Palumbo (Leonard) of Columbia, Md., Joseph Johnson (Anahita Khonsari) of Richmond, Va., Gail Matthews (Bert) of Lafayette, Co., Cecil K. Johnson, Holly Schemmer (Clint) of Fredericksburg, Va., and Brett V. Johnson (Janet Hill) of Rapidan, Va.  Her loving grandchildren:  Kate Andrews (Randy), Sally Stone (Tim), Summer Brim (Jason), Ellee Johnson, Grace Matthews, and Brianna Matthews.  Her great grandchildren:  Maya Andrews, Clare Andrews, Glory DeVere, Galilea DeVere, and Brennan Brim.   Internment will take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery where she will be buried with her husband, Cecil V. Johnson, Capt, USN (Ret).  She and our Father were exemplary members of the Greatest Generation.