Amelia Inez Burnett Johnson was born in Williston, FL on August 7, 1938, to James F. and Alice Burnett. She went to be with our Lord on December 29, 2024, after a short battle with brain cancer.
Amelia is survived by her husband of 68 years, Curtis Johnson; her son, Kenneth; and granddaughter, Brittany Johnson. Additional family members include her brother Franklin (Phyllis) Burnett, sisters Betty Sue (Henry) Padgett, Shirley (Lamar) Yawn, Helen Williams, brother Horace (Cynthia) Burnett, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Johnny Burnett.
Amelia began working at Florida Telephone/United Telephone/Sprint in 1956 and retired in 1995. Following her career at the telephone company, she served as the bookkeeper and office manager for Johnson’s Auto Service until the closing of their business on December 31, 2023. Amelia was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Anthony, FL.