Betty Mueller

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Mueller, 85, of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, peacefully at home. Betty was born on Thursday, April 17, 1930 to Theresa Louise and Ernest White Gooding, and was the youngest of nine children. She grew up in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.Though her life was full of love, fun, and many adventures and hobbies, Betty’s favorite pastimes by far were bowling and spending time with family. She was also a lifelong, die-hard Orioles and Redskins fan.Betty was preceded in death by her son, Daniel G. Johnson; and her five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her sons, Thomas M. Johnson III Lois and Michael R. Johnson, and daughter, Karen L. Auth; granddaughters, Beth Brewington, Laura Johnson, Patricia Bernardini, Shannon Auth, Brittany Johnson, and Lauren Johnson; and seven great-grandchildren. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, February 4, 2016, from 11am to 12:30pm at Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, with funeral services at 12:30pm. Interment will follow at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, 3411 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201.