Rose Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas Johnson, 99, of Macon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Friday, January 31, at 11:00 AM at Avondale Baptist Church Cemetery, 6970 Cochran Field Rd, Macon, GA 31216, with Pastor, Rocky Stubbs officiating.
Betty was born on July 23, 1925, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Mr. Andrew Lester Thomas, Sr. and Mrs. Eunice Holt Thomas. She was a longtime member of Avondale Baptist Church. Betty was always loving on and raising children, whether it was the daycare that she owned in her home or when she was the director of Bellevue Baptist Daycare. She always put others before herself and will always be remembered for her sweet and loving soul.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Francis E. Johnson and siblings, Leo Thomas, Sr., Helen Thomas Ray, Lester Thomas, Jr., Albert Thomas, Hubert Thomas, Janet Thomas Walker, and Jack Thomas.
Left to cherish Betty's memory are her son, Byron Keith Johnson, Sr.; grandchildren, Byron Keith "BJ" Johnson, Jr. and Brandi Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously request that donations be made in Betty's honor to: Avondale Baptist Church, 6970 Cochran Field Rd, Macon, GA 31216.
Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of being entrusted with arrangements.