Barbara Janice Johnson
Wednesday 22nd of September 1937 - Friday 29th of July 2022
Barbara Janice Johnson, 84 and loving wife of
William Lewis “Bill” Johnson, Jr. passed away on July 29, 2022. She was born to
the late Cecil Braden and Lotus Douglass Braden on September 22, 1937, in
Louisville. She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville
for over forty years.
Barbara survived
polio during her teen years and went on to graduate from Manual High School (’55)
and to earn a B.S.N. from Murray State. (’59). She was an able, caring nurse
for several years and became a homemaker full-time after she and Bill married,
in 1964.
She was an avid
reader and phenomenal seamstress who placed her family above all else.
In addition to her
husband of 57 years, Barbara is survived by their three sons, Keith (Peggy),
Kevin (Jennifer), and Kelly (Eunice) Johnson; two siblings, Susan Brindle and Doug
(Shirley) Braden; and five grandchildren, Braden (Brenna Kaelin), Allyson,
JonMarie, Meredith, and Will Johnson.
A private ceremony
will be held at Lexington Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, donations are encouraged to the March of Dimes. (www.marchofdimes.org/).
Guest Book
Joe and Mari Pappalardo
saysOur deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Ted and Paula Burke
saysOur thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Jamie Abernathy
saysKevin, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. May God be beside you and your family during this time of loss. Jamie Abernathy
Velma McBride
saysSincerest thoughts and prayers for each of you in the loss of one so special. May God surround you with His Comfort and love.
Nancy Martin
saysDear BJ: I was sad to read of Barbara’s passing. I send to you and your boys my deepest sympathy. Barbara was a kind and loving lady! I know from losing Gordon a couple of years ago, the days ahead will be lonely and difficult. I will be praying for you.