Betty Mae Johnson

Betty Mae Brewer Majors Johnson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.

Betty was born on May 5, 1931 in Cheatham County, Tennessee to Rebecca Elam Brewer and Andrew Brewer. She was the sixth of seven children. She gave her life to Christ at the tender age of 10 years old at St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church in St. Paul, Tennessee. In 1966, she joined Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Evansville, Indiana under the pastorship of Dr. Robert L. Saunders, Sr.

Betty was employed at Zenith Corporation in Evansville IN until they relocated the plant. After retirement, she joined the CAPE Foster Grandparents program where she worked until she passed away.

Betty was an avid reader and really enjoyed reading inspirational books, especially her bible. Betty also enjoyed working crossword puzzles and fishing.

Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, Forest Majors and George Johnson; two beloved sons: Glenn Douglas “Pete” Majors and Robert Earl “Popeye” Majors; one sister, Sarah Alice Marie Gold; four brothers: Willis Steward, Walter Steward, Ross “Woodie” Brewer, Paul Brewer, Robert Irvin Brewer; one nephew, Robert Irvin Brewer; and one niece, Vernie Marie Gold Cartwright.

She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Rebecca Ann Brewer and Betty Charlene Majors; one special niece, Vada G. O’Neal; seven grandchildren: Sarah Ann Brewer, Paul Andrew Majors, DeMarco Antwan Majors, Crystal Majors-Olsey (Anthony), Dee Amber Lynn Brewer, Tiana Aunshea Presley, and Alicia Dawn Majors; one loving brother, William McKinley Brewer (Doris); one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Brewer; eight great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.

Services are Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:00am at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9:00am until service time. Burial in Locust Hill Cemetery. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel is in charge.