Florence "Mike" Johnson

Florence “Mike” Johnson, age 101, passed away peacefully early Sunday, May 24th, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the very attentive care of the staff at the Eastport Village Care Facility of Central Lake.

Mike was born on September 4th, 1924 in Highland Park, Michigan, to her parents Varhan and Repeema (Herksima) Harootian. Mike was first married to Jack B. Smith in 1944, and together they were blessed with three sons: Kerry E., Jack Stanley, and Ricky Dale. Following their divorce in 1960, she married the love of her later life, Carl A. Johnson. Together, Mike and Carl shared many wonderful adventures and built a life centered around family, friends, and fun.

Mike dedicated 34 years of service to the State of Michigan’s office of Vocational Rehabilitation, where she was known for her strong work ethic and became the first female office manager in the State of Michigan.

She enjoyed life and embraced every opportunity to celebrate it. Mike enjoyed entertaining, hosting parties, playing tennis, spending summers on the boat with friends on Long Lake, and cooking holiday meals for the extended family. She and Carl were members of the Elks Club, and treasured the many longtime friendships created there and with neighbors in the Long Lake area. Mike and Carl also spent more than 30 winters enjoying the sunshine and companions they found in Cancun, Mexico.

Mike was proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Carl A. Johnson, her sons, Jack Stanley Smith and Ricky Dale Smith, and her brother, Frederick B. Harrison.

She is survived by her son, Kerry E. Smith (Leslie Lake), her Grandchildren, Jason Smith (Kasie) and Kendra (Bill) Balderach, her stepchildren, Laura Quick and Mark Johnson as well as her extended family and dear friends who will miss her greatly.

Cremation has taken place and a private family burial will take place at Memorial gardens at a later date.


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