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    Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Johnston

    October 27, 1946 - January 14, 2022

    Elizabeth Ann Osborne Johnston “Betsy”, of Columbia, passed away January 14, 2022, at the age of 75. Betsy was born in Sylva, North Carolina on October 27, 1946, to the Reverend Mark R. Osborne and Bridget Palmer Osborne. As an accomplished pianist and a military wife, Betsy played in churches, theaters, concert halls, elementary, middle, and high schools, both in the US and her beloved Germany. She directed multiple choirs and taught countless piano students over the years. Betsy enjoyed teaching others about the love of Christ and taught Sunday school and Bible studies for both youth and adults. Betsy attended both Dreher and Irmo High School and was a double music major at Campbell College. Betsy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Mac; her daughters, Penny Jo, Joanna, and Sydney. She has 7 cherished grandchildren; Forrestt, Ryan, Bridget, Anson, Connor, Alexis, and Ava; as well as 2 great- grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Beau. She held a special place in her heart for the men in their lives; Bob, Michael, Ryan, Tony and Alex. She especially loved her niece, Jessie. The memorial service for Betsy will be held at her home church, Kilbourne Park Baptist Church, 4205 Kilbourne Rd, Columbia SC 29206 at 1 o’clock, Friday, January 21st. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. In her memory the family requests that if you are able that you donate much needed blood to the American Red Cross.

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    Elizabeth Ann Osborne Johnston “Betsy”, of Columbia, passed away January 14, 2022, at the age of 75. Betsy was born in Sylva, North Carolina on October 27, 1946, to the Reverend Mark R. Osborne and Bridget Palmer Osborne. As... View Obituary & Service Information

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