Betty E. Johns
Betty E. Johns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on April 14, 1942, to Arthur and Evelyn Upchurch, who preceded her in death.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband, Kevin Johns, with whom she shared many wonderful years. She is also survived by her loving children, Sherry Bowen and her husband, Larry, and Allen Gaddis and his wife, Tonia. Betty also loved and cherished her five grandchildren: Amelia Bowen, Jessa, Jaxon, June and Jenny Gaddis, who brought her immense joy and pride. Also surviving is a stepson, Nick Johns.
Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Teddy and Eddie Upchurch, as well grandsons, Ethan Bowen and Joel Gaddis.
Betty’s life was filled with love and beauty, reflected in her passion for hummingbirds and her vibrant décor and landscape, where she nurtured beautiful flowers that mirrored her gentle and caring nature. She shared a close bond with her siblings, including her sister, Brenda Loy, and her brother, Reed Upchurch and his wife Shirley, as well as her sister-in-law, Carol Upchurch.
Betty was a long-time employee of Fruit of the Loom having been a quality control technician. She continued many friendships made from her time at Fruit.
Betty will be remembered for her warm spirit, boundless love for her family, and the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures. Her memory will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville with the family receiving visitors at 10 AM – 1 PM, Friday, November 22, 2024 and the funeral service to be at 1 PM. You are invited to join family and friends as we gather to honor her legacy.
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BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
