Elizabeth "Betty" Scott Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2017.

Born in Hampton, New Hampshire on January 26, 1920, to Carrie and Walter Scott, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her former husband Charles E. Filley, her sister and best friend Esther Seavey, her nephew Bart Seavey and great granddaughter Jillian Pettigrew.

She is survived by her daughters, Diane Lotz (Rodger Lotz) of Strafford, NH, Deborah Trethaway of Port St. Lucie, FL and Ellen "Kandi" Garrabrandt of Bradenton, FL. Grandchildren Jim (Janine) Pettigrew, John (Denise) Pettigrew and David (Sheila) Pettigrew, Scott Trethaway, II and Jennifer Trethaway Sade. Great grandchildren include Ben, Brendan, Mackenzie, Trevor, Cariss, Hannah and Kyla. Great- great granddaughter, Everly. Also survived by her beloved nieces, Anna Pike, Judy Barrett, Pam Bruning (Joel) and Karen Jones.

Betty graduated from Hampton Academy worked for New England Bell as a telephone operator and was a member of the Eastern Star. She moved to Sarasota, FL in 1952 where she opened a secretarial service. She loved music, dancing, playing games, taking trips with her friends and reading. After surviving breast cancer, she relocated to Stuart, FL in 1999 to be close to her daughter and family.

Our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Stuart Nursing and Restorative Care Center for their amazing caring and support.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Those who wish may contribute, on behalf of Betty, to Boston Ronald McDonald House, 229 Kent Street Brookline, MA 02446 in memory of Jillian Pettigrew.