Betty Dianne Johnson

Betty Dianne Johnson, 81, of Lanesboro, made her journey to heaven on April 28, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s  Campus in Rochester.

Betty was born November 12, 1936 in Rushford, Minnesota to Carl and Ellen (Ferden) Sorum.  She graduated from Rushford High School in 1954.  On June 25, 1955 she married Arthur Everett Johnson.

Betty enjoyed flower and vegetable gardens,  helping her kids with their education, baking, cooking, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and collecting owls and angels.   Her family was the most important part of her life.

Betty is lovingly remembered by her husband: Everett; children: Delinda (Roger) Wigner,  Judy (Rich) Wilhelm, Randi (Jim) Stier, Darin (Betty) Johnson,  Becky Johnson,  Lolly (Jim) Melander,  & Ardie (Ellen) Johnson. Surviving are her siblings: Jane Fransen, Lois Barthelme, Glen Sorum, Paul (Esther) Sorum, Marlys McCallson and sister in law: Margaret Sorum.   Betty has fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Carl & Ellen, brother Clarence, son Doyle and two great-grandsons Carson & Carter.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Cindy Cordes-Eversole, Associate in Ministry officiating.   A committal service will follow at Lanesboro Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the church.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  To share a memory of Betty  with the family please visit RileyFuneralHomes.com.