Billie Johnson, 81, of Creston, died Oct. 2, 2012, at Crest Haven Care Centre.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 25 and 34. The Rev. Dan Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday with family present 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s United Church of Christ, Creston Animal Rescue Effort, both of Creston, and Care Initiatives Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Billie Marie Johnson, daughter of Pearl Jeneva (Wert) and Samuel Loman Gardner, was born July 17, 1931, in Villisca.