Beth Alice Johnson Rubright

On November 8, 2024, Beth Alice Johnson Rubright passed away after a brief illness at Baylor, Scott & White-Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco. Beth was born on December 2, 1947, in Auburn, NY. She was a lifelong choral singer, having performed at notable venues such as Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts and the Kennedy Center, as well as with various city choruses and orchestras. Additionally, she was a talented seamstress, known for crafting costumes for theatrical productions and church events.

Beth married the love of her life, Richard Rubright, on December 27, 1972, at Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale, VA. Although she worked as a nursing assistant, she primarily dedicated herself to caring for her family and her spiritual growth. A gifted intercessor, she was a covenant member of Crossties Ecumenical Faith Community in Waco.

She was preceded in death by her father, Devillo Lincoln Johnson; her mother, Martha Gertrude Hoag Johnson; and her infant brother, David Leo. Beth is survived by her husband, Richard, of Waco, TX; her daughter, Gillien, and her husband, Jonathan Oliver, of Lorena, TX; her granddaughters, Alexandra and Samantha Oliver, of Hewitt, TX; her son, Daniel; her son, Timothy, and his wife, Felicia Rubright, of Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; and her daughter, Carol, and her husband, Jon Smith, along with their children, Ethan, Elijah, and Jasmine Smith, of Colorado Springs, CO.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Baylor, Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center for the loving care provided to Beth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to local community food banks.