Clarrissia “Snookie” Sarah Johnson, 78, of Battle Creek, peacefully departed this life Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born June 26, 1938 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arthur and Lillian "Billie” (Hutchings) Burbank. Clarice worked for the Holiday Inn in Battle Creek in their housekeeping department for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping, and going to the casino. She loved to drive around and go to garage sales. Clarice also enjoyed playing bingo, card games, and scratch off lottery tickets. She had a special love for collecting cows and Betty Boop figurines.
She leaves to cherish her memory her special companion of many years, Chris Moore; children, Arthur (Christy) Johnson, Homer (Laura) Johnson, Louis Johnson, and Luewella Cotton; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Judy and Helen Burbank; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald “Bud” Johnson; siblings, John Burbank and Dora Hazel; and nephews, Bernard Moore, Walter Moore, and Christopher Mead.
A celebration of Snookie’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 6 PM at the Pine Knoll Clubhouse located at 115 Pine Knoll Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014. Burial will take place at a later date at Fernwood Cemetery in Harrison, MI.