Ellen Joan Johnson, age 78 of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Hummingbird Hartland Senior Care. She was born in New Castle, PA on October 22,1940. Ellen was the beloved wife of the late John C. Johnson, loving mother of Holly (Robin) Scott and Robert (Julie) Johnson, proud grandmother of Justin, Ryan, Zachary and Joshua, sister of the late Bill, June, Dorothy and Jack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ellen retired from Novi Middle School where she worked as the head cook and baker for many years. She had a passion for reading books. She enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles, ceramics, bible study at the Church of the Nazarene and especially spending time with her family. The family will receive visitors from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 East Highland Rd., Highland, MI 48356. There will be a reception following visitation at the Sharks Club, 6665 Highland Rd., Waterford, MI 48327 starting at 7:00 pm.