Barbara Ann Johnson
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Barbara Ann Johnson of Dorrance, Kansas passed away on September 23, 2023 at 10:51 pm. Barbara was born May 23, 1943 in Vandalia, Illinois to Homer and Thelma Austin. As a child she lived in Illinois and moved to Kansas where her dad worked at Texaco Oil Company. She graduated from Dorrance High School, class of 1961.
Her daughter, Devery Scott, was the only child of the marriage to Johnny Scott. They later divorced. She married her best friend and the love of her life, LF (John) Johnson in April 1976. She did bookwork for several businesses and was office manager for their company Johnson Exterminating. She also helped raise two families.
She loved sewing, camping, looking for sharks teeth on the Smoky Hill River, working in the yard, flea markets, her animals (especially her dogs and cats), and enjoying her summers with her granddaughters.
Barbara is survived by her husband LF (John), of the home. Her daughter Devery (James) Poppenga – Brafford, granddaughters Danielle (Damien) Scott, Daysha (Zack) Poppenga, Darian Poppenga, and great-grandkids Aurora and Landon Scott, all of Kansas City, Missouri. One brother Robert (Mable) Austin and family of Stafford Kansas. One niece Carla Dively and family of Illinois.
Family will be conducting a private family service and burial of ashes at a later date, no visitation being held.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored for donations to be made to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. (V.org)
“May you find peace to bring you comfort and loving memories to forever hold onto your heart.”
“Hoping you find some joy in the midst of the tears as you celebrate her life.”
“May your memories fuel the empty space in your heart.”
“Special people leave special memories.”
“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all
I couldn’t not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much.
A loved one’s touch, good friends, good times.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now, He set me free.”
Uncle Frank, our hearts are sad for you and your sweet family. The few times I got to be with Barb were enough to show me what a lovely lady she was. I always enjoyed following pictures and updates of the family. May God bless you with comfort of the wonderful memories you have of Aunt Barb. Love, Gist and Donna (Tipton) Howell, Mount Sterling, Ky
We are sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. May God wipe away your tears and give you peace.
Devery and family,
Our hearts go out to you at the difficult time. Bless you ????
40years being in my life and being grandma Johnson to me. I am very grateful of your support and funtimes we had on the farm. May you rest in peace and watch over my grandfather and the families you where apart of for so many years and loved. Thank you Gma Barb may God bless all.
I know she will be missed everyday by every single one of you. I’m so sorry for this loss of yours.
I loved Barb and I’s conversations. I loved that laugh of hers. I can hear it now.
May God give you all more peace than tears.
Barb taught me everything I needed to know to step into her shoes as a loving, caring part of Granny Mae’s. I am blessed to have had that time with your beautiful mother! Hugs