Betty Witherspoon Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Witherspoon Johnson of West Point, VA passed on May 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Betty was born February 5, 1944 and grew up on a farm in Chase City, VA with her parents, Roscoe and Bertie Witherspoon. She enjoyed her life reading, traveling, cooking, spending days on the beach, laughing, spending time taking care of and loving her family. Betty is survived by George Sears, her loving partner of 30 years; with him she was able to see the world and experience life by his side. She is also survived by her children, Gerald “Scott” Carlton (Cindy) of Newton, VA, Sherri Carlton Deal (John) of Bumpass, VA, Shelly Johnson Overturf (Casey) of Brockport, PA, and Ricky Sears (Robin) of Mattaponi, VA. Betty had seven grandchildren, Aaron Carlton (Mindy), Dillon Carlton (Kay), Zachery Deal (Courtney), John “Alex” Deal (Candace), Cody Overturf (Shelbie), Kayla Overturf and David Sears. Betty was blessed with six great-grandchildren, Finley Carlton, Everly Deal, Nolan Deal, Blakelee Overturf, Kynslee Overturf and Brantley Sears. A walk-through visitation will be held 3 to 5 PM, Sunday, May 23rd at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point, VA 23181. A graveside service will take place 1 PM, Monday, May 24th at Shackelefords Chapel, 3727 Buena Vista Road, Shacklefords, VA 23156. Betty touched the lives of many with her love, strength, humor and faith. Please remember her whenever you see a hummingbird as her love for them came naturally. Much like the hummingbird, she was beautiful, resilient and strong.

Betty Witherspoon Johnson

February 5, 1944 - May 21, 2021