Mrs. Bertha Ann “Bo” Johnson, 77, of Lima, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 2:18 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
She was born in Lima on Aug. 12, 1942, to the union of Clyde H. and Eileen (Cannon) Jennings; both parents preceded her in death.
She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Ben F. Johnson, and he survives in Lima.
Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker. She was a member of Greater Christ Temple where she served on the Kitchen Committee. She also loved singing.
Besides her loving husband Ben, she leaves to cherish her precious memory a son; Robert Simpson of Lima; two daughters, Bonnie Smith (Anthony) and Connie Washington (Steven) both of Lima; four step sons, Herman Dixon (Stephanie) of Cincinnati, Reginald Johnson (Dana), Jeffrey Johnson (Mellissa) and Darrell Johnson all of Lima; step daughter; Joanne Howard of San Antonio, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Opal Harmon (Joe), Ruby White (Paul) Meredith Ricks and Roberta McDonald (Michael) all of Lima; a special aunt, Lorene Tyson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two step-children, Bennie F. Johnson and Ronald Johnson; and a sister, Janice Kenner.
Services will be conducted Thursday, May 21, 2020, noon at the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home with Bishop Michael Cooper Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to the Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.
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