Karen Johnson

A wise woman, Karen Jane Johnson (Perry), born September 12, 1958, the youngest child to Clarence and Nancy Perry, was always filled with the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Her spirit is carried on by her witty husband, Leland (Lee) Johnson, two children, Tara and Jaramia Becker, of whom she proudly spoke about, three grandchildren, two surviving siblings, three nieces and nephews, and an extended family and friends from every walk of life. Growing up on a dairy farm, she new the value of hard work. Raising two children with her former husband Paul H. Becker at a young age, she always found ways to making each moment special with what she had. She continued to work hard throughout her life, single parenting her children, while working full time, meeting and marrying her love, Leland Johnson, earning her masters degree from Western Michigan University, becoming a teacher at Reeths Puffer Middle and High School, then later a counselor at Orchard View High School. We are blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Karen during her 61 years, among them: you can make something out of nothing. Who knew that with a little flour, eggs, and dried milk would make a fine muffin; Lipstick was never done until you scrapped the bottom of the tube; Wash the kitchen sponge, in the washing machine, instead of buying a new one; and if you need to trim your hair, grab a pair of scissors. She loved her essential oils and would never be found without her lavender oil. She could often be seen outdoors: taking hikes, stopping to breath in the fresh air and smell of trees, kayaking, riding the motorcycle with her husband and friends, and music festivals. She loved Hallmark movies, HGTV, and movies with talking animals. She was well read, and an all around music lover who was well versed in many instruments. Karen fiercely loved being with her family and dear friends, she was affectionately known as Grammy, Nanny, AK, K-A-ron, Sister, and Mrs. Johnson. SURVIVORS She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Leland Johnson; daughter Tara Becker; son Jaramia Becker (wife Jessica, children Beau, Miah, and McKenzie); sister Cathy Davis (Larry); brother Terry Perry (Wanda); sister- in-law Jackie Dykman (Mike); brother-in-law Larry "Scoty" Johnson; mother-in-law Lucille Johnson; niece Kelly Beets (husband Mike, children Leighton and Hensleigh); nephews Chad Davis (wife Lisa, children Corbin and Dominique) and Craig Perry (wife Rebecca, children Gaige and Nixon); and family and friends too numerous to list but not forgotten. She is reunited with her parents, Clarence and Nancy Perry; in-laws Paul and Gladys Becker; and father-in-law Leonard Johnson. A Celebration of Life will be on November 2, 2019 at Christ Church, 1910 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon, MI, 49445. Visitation: 11am-12pm, Service: 12pm-1pm. There will be a reception after service at the Muskegon Recreation Club, 1763 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon MI 49441. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association.