Betty J. Slusser

August 7, 1927 - December 12, 2016

Betty (Johnson) Slusser , age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 12, 2016. She was a resident of Provident Village, Atlanta GA. Betty was born on Sunday, August 7, 1927 in Main Township. She was the daughter of the late Oscar S. and Mary H. (Houser) Johnson. She attended Main Township schools and grew up on the family farm. She worked at Magee Industries before her retirement. She resided in Main Township most of her life before moving to Reading PA with her daughter, Karen, and son in law, Scott. She then moved to Atlanta GA two years ago. Betty married the love of her life, the late Paul D. Slusser and shared almost 50 years of marriage. They grew up less than half a mile from each other. Together, Betty and Paul enjoyed traveling to Penn State Football games and taking trips to LasVegas and Canada. They also loved attending their grandsons' sporting events whenever possible. Betty continued to be their biggest fan, even after Paul's death. Betty was a member of Emanuel Reformed Church in Mainville. Survivors include her two daughters: Connie D. Slusser of Denver CO and Karen S. (Slusser) Walker and husband, Scott, of Atlanta GA; two grandsons: Aaron P. Walker and fiancée, Bridget Clemens of Philadelphia and Adam S. Walker of Redding CA; two brothers, Edward (Dawn) Johnson of Shalimar, FL and Robert (Sandra) Johnson of Grantville, PA. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. at Emanuel Reformed Church of Manville. Funeral Services will begin at 11:30 am on Saturday with her pastor, Bradley Breisch, officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in the Emanuel Reformed Cemetery. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Slusser family. Memorial contributions in Betty's name are suggested to: the Benelovent Fund of Emanuel Reformed Church, 146 Church Road, Bloomsburg PA 17815. Friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Betty’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.Allen FuneralHome.com.