Bettie Entrekin Johnson

Bettie Entrekin Johnson obituary

Bettie Entrekin Johnson

Bettie Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cox Funeral Home - Hamilton on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Bettie Entrekin Johnson, 96, of Columbus and formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her residence.

Ms. Johnson was born on February 2, 1929, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Entrekin. She was a retired salesperson from Maas Brothers Department Store. She was a member of the Hamilton Baptist Church. She was the widow of Edwin Duncan Johnson and is also preceded in death by her son-in-law, James "Jimmy" Thomas.

She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Johnson Thomas of Columbus; grandsons, Jay (Ann) Thomas, Jack (Chastity) Thomas, Joseph (Stephanie) Thomas, and John (Lindsey) Thomas; great-grandchildren Justin, Kelsie, Joel, Zowie, Anna, Aubrie, Elizabeth, Jamie, Tristan; and great-great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Lilly, and Chase.

In accordance with her wishes, no memorial service will be held.

Donations can be made to Humane Society PAWS of Columbus or Columbus Hospice.

Cox Funeral Home - Hamilton, is assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cox Funeral Home - Hamilton

240 Walton Street P. O. Box 473, Hamilton, GA 31811

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