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Barbara Johnson Obituary
Born in Newport News, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Marietta Amott Boutchard. Mrs. Johnson was the secretary and treasurer of Johnson Oil Co.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lewis L. Johnson Jr.; two sons, Lewis L. Johnson III of Claremont, and Michael W. Johnson and wife, Susan, of Midlothian; a daughter, Dawn J. Stephens and husband, Michael, of Glen Allen; five grandchildren, Maura and Danielle Stephens, Ivy, Eva and Collin Johnson; a sister, Susan Dayspring of Deltona, Fla.; nieces and nephews.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A great joy in her life was being a member of the Colonial Heights Dancing Grannies, and she enjoyed weekly luncheons with her special friends.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with Mr. Keith McMurdo officiating. Interment private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Food Bank or the Colonial Heights Meals on Wheels, 530 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Johnson
Keith Harrison
December 9, 2009
Lewis & Mike-
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope both of you are doing well and may God Bless you all.
Keith Harrison - CHHS '75
December 8, 2009
Lewis,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.You will be in my thoughts and
prayers.
John Harlan
December 6, 2009
Lewis,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and family in your loss of Barbara, she was so loved by all.
Amanda Wells
Dancing grannies!
December 5, 2009
sorry to here of barbara death i went to school with her at warwick high barbara satchell hatcher lewis my prays are with you and your family
December 5, 2009
Lewis, Many years have gone by since we all sailed the Chesapeake side by side. What a joy you two were, and I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. I have been in Florida many years, but never forgot what a sweet and fun person she was. You are in my prayers.
Pat Spellman (Cook)
December 5, 2009
Lewis,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Barbara was was wonderful person, mother, and grand mother who enjoyed life and dancing with the Grannies. Unfortunately, I am out of town and will not be able to be at the service
Sean Gleason
December 4, 2009
Lewis,
We're saddened and shocked to hear of Barbara's passing. I thought a lot of her, getting to know her via church activities. She seemed genuinely happy and full of joy. We will continue to pray for your extended family as you cope with life without her. Undoubtedly there will be a big void.
Jenny King Fisher
Florence Rochelle
December 4, 2009
My condolences go to the family of Barbara, she was a joy to be around, I have known her sence the late nineties and looked forward going out to lunches with her and several other friends as a group.We always made appointments so we could all go on the same day then we could share our conversations and laughs together.I will always remember her. My prayers are with her family .
December 4, 2009
I'm very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful friend to my mother Joan Haswell. My mom really enjoyed her company.
Terry haswell
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