Betty Louise Johnson

Betty L. Johnson, aged 89 of Lowell, formally of Hastings, walked into Glory on January 20, 2023, in the peaceful presence of her family.

Betty was born September 7, 1933, the daughter of Wilbur Tolles and Belle (Hill) Tolles. Betty graduated from Hastings High School. She started driving school bus (17) for Hastings in 1970 and 24 years later retired as Director of Transportation for the Hastings Public Schools.

Betty enjoyed Motorcycling all over the United States with her husband Richard and her dear friends. Most of all was her passion for her Grandchildren whom she cherished and spoiled. Her greatest love was her husband of 49 years Richard, and they were married in a double wedding ceremony at Lowery Air Force Base in Denver Colorado on July 3, 1951 with Wayne (Jiggs) Morgan and Her best friend Joyce (Nixon) Morgan of Hastings.

Betty is survived by her son Stephen (Tammy) Johnson of Lowell and daughter Susan Johnson-Byrd of Hastings, grandchildren Jonathan (Jisue) Hollister, Stephen Hollister, Aaron (Becca) Johnson, Jade Brown, Aundria Johnson-Byrd, Brett Johnson, great-grandson Keenan Hollister, and brother Richard (Vi) Tolles of Florida.

A memorial luncheon will be served following the morning worship service at 11:30 AM on Feb 5, 2023, at the Green Street Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings Michigan 49058. A very special thank you to Kathy from the Giving Care Group, and much appreciation to Kathy and the Champions at Faith Hospice.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Betty's home church, Green Street Methodist Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.