Betty Lou Johnson, 91, of Goodhue, died Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home. She was born October 17, 1932 in Hay Creek to Marvin and Viola (Ayen) Ehlen. She grew up in the Hay Creek area and graduated from Goodhue High School, class of 1950. She married Elmer Johnson on November 1, 1952. Together they raised 6 children.
Betty enjoyed sewing and made quilts for every family member. She was also famous for her sweet rolls. She played cards with a women's card club and especially enjoyed the card game "golf." She was a great listener and family was the center of her life. A woman of strong faith, she was a wonderful mother and grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her children; Vickie (Jim) Mollenhauer of Goodhue, Jean (Dan) O'Connor of Goodhue, Bruce (Sue) Johnson of Paducah, Ky., Peggy (Brian Taylor) Parks of Randolph, and Keith (Deanna) Johnson of Elgin; son-in-law, George (Beth) Snyder of Red Wing; 18 grandchildren, Jeremy, Nathan (Tanya), Brady (Stacey), Seth (Emily), Brandy (La Marcus), Kelsey (Brian), Jennifer (Cory), Shelly (Todd), Chris, Haley (Nate), Brad (Jill), Mark (Katy), Tyler (Liz), Andrew (Heidi), Sarah (Paul), Adam (Courtney), Jessica (Ryan), Erica (fiancé Carl); 40 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Jace, Remi, La Marcus Jr., Jaxon, Allison, Mia, Kai, Shea, Mahlia, Rylan, Miranda, MaKenna, Micah, Gabriel, Dylan, Lilly, Andrew, Addison, Alexis, Taylor, Caden, Jada, Brielle, Reese, Ty, Ryleigh, Wren, Tucker, Owen, Jack, Jake, Arley, Jace, Chase, Adalyn, Garrett, Carter, Payton, and Graceann; 5 great-great-grandchildren, Isla, Rodney, Caroline, Ole, and Weston; sister Arlene (Darrell) Hinrichs, brother John (Jill) Ehlen; and special friend, Harlin Reese.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; daughter, Patricia Snyder; brother, Marvin "Sonny" Ehlen; and her parents.
Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Goodhue with Rev. Eric Hanson officiating. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 2024 at St. Luke and one hour prior to the service, also at church. A private family burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Luke Church.
