Columbus, GA- Mrs. Beatrice A. Johnson of Columbus passed away peacefully Thursday at her home. She was 80 years of age.

The daughter of Louis Sr. and Vidalia Clark Ausbrooks, Mrs. Johnson was born in Paincourtville, LA on August 27, 1937. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Upatoi, GA where she served faithfully with the Ushers Ministry. She retired as an environmental tech at Ft. Benning, GA. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, SFC (Retired) Herman Johnson, Sr., and nine siblings, Welmon, Eddie, Calvin, Fred and Louis Ausbrooks, Jr., Harriet Hughes, Ellen Sims, Evelyn Williams and Vera Jackson.

Survivors include: two sons, SFC (Retired) Bruce A. Johnson (Jennifer) and Col. Herman L. Johnson, Jr. (LaTanya); two daughters, Patrice Johnson-Leeks (Derick) and Andrea M. Johnson; eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a brother Daniel Ausbrooks (Shirley); four sisters, Ida Berryhill, Annie B. Harris, Betty Ann Wilson and Betty Jean Ausbrooks; loving in-laws, Almatine Blame, Crystal Dennis, Benedict Johnson, George Johnson and Leonard Buggage, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Johnson will be Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church in Upatoi, GA where Reverend F. R. Smith is pastor. The interment will follow in Main Post Cemetery. Visitation is 3 til 7:00 p.m. today at the funeral home.