Berlin – Patsy Ruth Johnson, 65, passed away at her home on Friday, May 15, 2015.
Born in Fayetteville, NC, she was raised and educated there and moved to Berlin following her marriage to Leonard C. Johnson in 1966.
She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed watching hummingbirds, gardening and growing flowers. She was a past member of the Berlin Fire Department Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard; her daughter, Beverly (Ray) Weatherwax; her grandchildren, Britney and Blair Weatherwax; two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, at two o’clock in the First Baptist Church, Berlin, NY. The family will receive visitors at the church for two hours prior to the service, from noon to 2 pm. Pastor Matthew Olson of the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church will officiate. A private interment will be held in the Berlin Baptist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of Patsy Ruth Johnson.
Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home of Petersburgh is assisting the Johnson family.