Lizzy Ellen Johnson
Nov. 24, 1919-May 7, 1981
Niles Daily Star, Friday, May 8, 1981, page 2, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
Lizzy Ellen Johnson, 61, 1612 Superior St., Niles, died 3 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at home after a lengthy illness.
Born November 24, 1919, in Missouri, she was a resident of Niles for three years, coming from Galien. She retired in 1974 from Gerber Plastic Wear, Three Oaks.
She was married to Eulis Lee Johnson, who preceded her in death in 1945.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter, Eulis Billy Gene Johnson, of New Taswell, Tenn.; Jimmie Dale Johnson, Niles; and Mary Ann Whitehead, Mishawaka.
A sister, Mrs. Eugene Ryall, of South Bend, also survives her.
Mrs. Johnson had 13 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m .Saturday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, the Rev. Walter Bellis III, officiating.
Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 9 p.m Friday.