Bernadene Johnson
Bernadene Furlong Johnson, 94, Glasgow, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Scott Milton Furlong and Rena Lawrence Furlong.
Bernadene was a devoted housewife and mother and a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church. She was honored to be the first woman to ever serve on a committee at the church; followed by her serving on numerous committees afterward.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years James Leonard Johnson; one daughter, Leona Johnson Smith; two grandchildren: Jimmy Gipe and Nathaniel “Nate” Johnson; one great-grandchild, Henry Hester; two brothers: Harold Glen Furlong and Travis Furlong (Louise); and one sister, Dorothea Stephens (John).
Survivors include three sons: Gerard Johnson (Ruthie) of Murray, KY, Philip Johnson (Teresa Gail) of Glasgow, and Mark Johnson (Karen) of Glasgow; two daughters: Teresa Carol Johnson and Gail Johnson Bunch (Donnie) both of Glasgow; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the First United Methodist Church or to the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center. Arrangements entrusted to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.
Gerard and family, it saddens me to hear of the passing of your mother, one of the kindest ladies that I knew growing up in church. She was a good friend of my mother’s and was always so supportive to me after Mama died. Your family has been through so much sorrow with her passing so soon after Nate’s death. My heart and prayers go to you and your family. May you find consolation and peace as you share your memories of such a dear person. She is at peace now.