Ruth I. Johnson will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, in the Sullivan Seniors Building, located at the southeast corner of the Square in Sullivan

Mrs. Johnson was born in Shelby county on May 4, 1928. She married Gifford Johnson on March 17, 1946, in Shelbyville. He is deceased. She works for “Help At Home” care.

She is the mother of Larry of Findlay, Jerry of Shelbyville, Dale of Bethany, and Mark of Lovington. She has four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.