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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2008.

JOHNSON, Barbara Sims Dobson, 72, of Sandston, entered eternal rest Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Grover Glenn Dobson Sr. and John "Johnny" Lee Johnson; and her two sisters, Pat Fields and Joyce Turner. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Evans and her husband, Tim, of Quinton; her son, Glenn Dobson and his wife, Kris, of Olympia, Wash.; two sisters, Joanne S. Bradley and Judy White; and her grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, and Alie. Upon the death of her first husband, G.G., in 1981, she expanded her family when she met and married Johnny Johnson which included his son, Lin and his wife, Lori, and his children, Emily and Matt. Barbara was a member of Sandston Baptist Church. Her family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, Va. 23231. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2008 at Sandston Baptist Church, 100 W. Williamsburg Rd. Sandston, Va. 23150. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions in Mrs. Johnson's memory may be made to Sandston Baptist Church.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 1, 2008

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September 30, 2008

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September 29, 2008

Kris Jorgensen-Dobson posted to the memorial.

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Marsha (Fisher) Cumbo

October 1, 2008

Joy,
My sincerest sympathy is with you and Glen. I was so saddened to hear about your Mom. I think back (often, believe it or not) to all of the summers at the Sandston Pool. How fortunate each of us were to have had all those fun summers (& memories) together. I still remember all the Sunday afternoons when the "Big Guys" would show up & do cannon balls off the high dive - trying to splash all of the lady sunbathers! I think of Glen doing that, Lin, Brad Marshall, Frizzell...! Thinking back on the best times - well, seems to help get us through those that are our most difficult. Please know that there are so many people keeping you & your family in their thoughts & prayers. I am. Remember to share your memories everyday...it helps to smile and laugh, even when it hurts & you may feel so empty. I hope the laughter through tears will soon be replaced by feelings of peace and that of being blessed! We really were, you know? God Bless, Joy!

Bob Petrucelli

September 30, 2008

Glen and joy
I was very sorry to hear about your mother passing. It has been some time since I last saw her. She was one of my favorite people, a joy to be around. Again, I am sorry about your loss.

Kris Jorgensen-Dobson

September 29, 2008

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, family and community member. She and G.G. taught their son Glenn how to be a loving father to our daughter Alie.

Her legacy of devotion and caring lives on in her children and grandchildren.

I deeply regret not having more opportunities to share life with her. We always think there will be more time.

I respect and honor her memory fondly.
Her loving daughter-in-law,
Kris

Glenn Dobson

September 29, 2008

Thanks to everyone !!!....Glenn Dobson

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Debbie Ainsworth

September 29, 2008

Joy and Glenn,
Your mom was a mom to us all. She was always there, always supportive during our young days, the teenage times and so helpful to me after my dad and mom passed away. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Lowry Ainsworth

Lynda Newton Ellington

September 29, 2008

In quiet thought and prayer for family and friends of Barbara from a fellow Springer...

Janice Powers Machalski

September 28, 2008

I am sorry to hear about your mother. I knew her when she married Johnny, my family were good friends with Johnny. My mother who has passed, Virginia Giannotti Powers, and us kids grow up with Johnny.
My heart goes out to all of you.
Your mother was a funny lady and a great woman!!!

Alvie Morris Jr.

September 28, 2008

It is with great sorrow that I see Mrs. Johnson has passed away. She was a great person that supported all of us as youth. I will always have fond memories of Mrs. Johnson from the Sandston pool, Sandston Jets, and the Highland Springs Springers. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dobson and Johnson family.

Gina Peterson

September 27, 2008

Joy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a dear lady and always so loving & kind to our family! Please let Teddy & I know if we can do anything for you!
God Bless:-)
Gina (Hale) Peterson

Andy & Beverley Brazelle

September 27, 2008

We are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother / step-mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God guide you through this with ease.

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