Life Story of

Betty Nadine Johnson was born in Benham, Kentucky on October 28, 1929. She was one of twelve children born from the union of the late Daniel and the late Della (McCarty) Roop. Betty married the love of her life, Ralph Johnson, on August 11, 1951 in River Rouge, Michigan. From this union came the birth of a daughter. She supported her family working as a certified nursing assistant for over fifty years, finally taking retirement in 2007. Betty worked for a long time because of the enjoyment she gained from helping others. She was simply a good hearted southern girl. Betty lived for the moments spent with her family, friends and grandchildren. Betty enjoyed going camping with her daughter and the long hours fishing while there. She took many trips to the casino to play some slots, and never passed up a chance to play a round of cards. Betty enjoyed some good games of bingo and trying her luck at the occasional scratch off ticket. Betty Johnson, age 87, passed away at 8:07 pm on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Medilodge of Monroe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brothers: Dan Roop, Eugene Roop, Everette Roop, Guy Roop, James Roop, John Roop; and sisters: Barbara Roop, Della Gennari, Mary Bowers To cherish her memory, Betty leaves her daughter: Patricia Ann (Michael) Kiser of Ypsilanti; a brother: David (Wanda) Roop of South Carolina; sister: Margaret Levesque - River Rouge; three grandchildren: Kimberly Ann (Kevin) Murphy of Monroe, Deanna Lynn Jordan of Monroe, Ashley Nadine Kiser of Ypsilanti; seven great grandchildren: Tuesday Stiltner, Danielle Sidar, Brittney Sidar, Ralph Jordan, Sephena Jordan, Alcinda Jordan, Jacob Jordan; three step-great grandchildren: Jessika, Brandon, and Ryan; and six great-great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe St., Monroe, MI (734) 384-5185. A celebration of her life will begin at 11:00am on Friday, November 11, 2016, also at Merkle’s with Pastor Marvin Taylor of Grace Fellowship Church in Melvindale officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for funeral expenses. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.