Beth Johnson

Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Quillian Johnson died on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, Pa.

Mrs. Johnson was born August 1, 1926, in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late Howard N. Quillian and Mary Porter Bales Quillian. She received her baccalaureate degree in mathematics from Wesleyan College in Macon, Ga.

Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Albert (Bo) R. Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Joe Anne Quillian, M.D., of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Alongside her husband, Mrs. Johnson was active for many years in the Chattanooga Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her two children: Mary Johnson Kerstetter (Philip) of Pittsburgh, Pa., and William Wooten Johnson (Carolyn) of Warrenton, Va.. She also leaves behind four grandchildren: David Kerstetter (Kathy) of Cooper City, Fla., Joanne Bonidie (Timothy) of Pittsburgh, Pa., Taylor Hopkins (Nolan) of Portland, Ore., and William J. Johnson of Portland, Ore. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren: Malcolm, Duncan, Matilda, Lane, Nico, and Boden.

The family extends its deepest appreciation to the staff of Bridges Hospice and the staff at The Waters of Wexford for their extraordinary care and professional service.

Interment will be private at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org), 912 Killian Hill Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory & Florist 423-698-2541