March 10, 1962—June 20, 2024 Mildred Katherine Johnson "Millie" went to be with our Loving Lord on June 20, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Millie was born in Deer Lodge, MT, on March 10, 1962, to Pete and Bernie Senecal of Elliston, MT. She had eight siblings, a strong bond of four brothers and four sisters.
She was so proud of her family and the people of Elliston, where she lived almost all her life. Everyone was like family, helping her during the difficult times of her health struggle. She was very grateful for them and the neighboring towns and for all their kindness.
Not only did she love her family and the people in her town, but she also loved the beauty of the outdoors and felt blessed to live there. She was also grateful for her caring family at St. Peter's cancer unit.
She attended school in Elliston and graduated from Powell County High School in 1980. In high school she was active in track, running the mile and two mile. She played basketball for four years.
Her senior year she received a basketball scholarship from Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT. She loved playing as a starter both years for the Glendive Buccaneers. She graduated with an associate of arts degree and a oneyear secretarial certificate.
Then she moved to Helena and worked at several restaurants and the Federal Reserve Bank. While going out dancing, she met her loving soul mate, Edward Johnson. He was attending MSU in Bozeman and would come home to Helena on the weeke.
