BETH L. JOHNSON

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — We are sad to announce that Beth Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Sunday in Maryville, Tenn., due to complications of a respiratory infection. She was joined in her final hours surrounded by her family, who will miss her beautiful smile.

She is survived by son, Dylan E. Johnson; daughter Marissa B. Johnson, daughter Sarah Elder and Ellie. She is also survived by her parents,; Ed and Bonni Johnson of Burlington and siblings Christopher, Matthew and Jodie, Barbara, Corri and Justin, Tami and Kira and many loving nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Beth was predeceased by her brother Gustav.

Beth was born in Somers Point, N.J., and joined the Johnson family at six days old to stay with us forever. Beth attended and graduated from Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon, Vt., where she was a member of the Otters Cheerleading Squad and where she made many lifelong friends.

Beth had struggled for years with addiction problems, but was in the process of combatting those issues at the time of her passing. She would be the first to warn people about the dangers that these addictions present.

The family requests that those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to alleviate the unexpected financial burden and allow us to honor Beth’s memory at this difficult time, ℅ Matt Johnson, 90 Hood St., Winooski, VT  05404, or [email protected]. ◊