Susan B. Johnson, 56, of Beaumont, died peacefully at her home Monday, February 18, 2008 from cancer. She was a native of Houston and lived in Pearland in her early years before moving to Beaumont in 1976.
Mrs. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973 and Masters of Education degree in 1978 at the University of Houston and a Masters of Educational Leadership at Lamar University in 2004. She enjoyed a long career in education as a teacher and administrator. Among the schools in Beaumont where she taught were Hebert High School, French High School, and St. Anne Catholic School. She also worked and taught at Galveston Community College, at Lamar-Orange, and most recently at the Lumberton Independent School District. She taught mathematics and computer science and other computers related subjects in the classroom and later specialized in helping teachers use computers in the classroom. Susan was active for many years in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. Also among her varied interests were working with computers, quilting, traveling, reading, raising house plants, and doing things with her devoted family and with her many dear and loving friends.
Her father, Robert H. Burroughs; and son, William F. Johnson preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of thirty-five years, Cecil L. Johnson, Sr. of Beaumont; sons, Robert A. Johnson of San Antonio, Cecil “Buddy” Johnson, Jr. and George K. Johnson both of Denton and Zachary C. Johnson of Beaumont; mother, Katherine C. Wentzel of Manville, Texas; brothers, William Burroughs of Sugarland, George Burroughs of Indianapolis, Indiana and Steven Burroughs of Tomball; and sister, Jo B. Lindberg of Austin.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 755 North 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
