Bettie Jean Lockerman Lefler Johnson, 82, of Surf City returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 19, 1933 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Dewitt T. and Lottie Sutton Lockerman. She was also predeceased by her husband and father of her children, Wilson Raeford "Buster" Lefler; sister, Peggy Ann Owen; stepmother, Effie Lockerman and step son, Perry Lee Johnson.

Bettie retired from Four County Electric and went to work part time for NCDMV of Wallace. She loved her work and enjoyed meeting new people while working at NCDMV.

Surviving is her loving and devoted husband of 35 years, Edward J. Johnson; son, Wray Lefler of Penderlea; daughter, Beverly Lefler Marshall and husband, Harry stepdaughter, Regina Jenkins; 4 step grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren; the love of her life , her Maltese companion of 16 years, "Bandit", and numerous family and friends whom Bettie loved dearly.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace.

Bettie Jean's devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She will surely be missed but treasured memories of her will remain in the hearts of those who knew and love Bettie Jean Johnson.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial gifts be sent to Potts Presbyterian Church, 1947 Crooked Run Road, Willard, NC 28478.

A special thank you to Pender Transport Services and to Linda Knowles for all the compassion and care that you gave to Bettie Jean and to her family during her illness.


Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Rockfish Memorial Cemetery in Wallace.

No Public visitation at the funeral home. The family will be at Wray Lefter's home in Pender.