Barbara Johnson

BARBARA JOHNSON, aka “Miss Barbara,” was born at Johns Hopkins Hospital on April 24, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland to Celestine and Charles Johnson. Barbara received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Christ Temple Church by Reverend Sylvester Waddy and Later she joined New Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Joseph Culp where she remained faithful until her demise. At New Friendship Baptist church, she sang on the Youth and Young Adults Choir, the Vocal Choir, and for many years taught the children’s Sunday class. She loved teaching the children and guiding the Sunday school. Barbara was also a dedicated and active member of the Maryland Baptist State Convention, where she sang on the convention choir, participated in the Women’s Ministry, and always attended the annual, quarterly, and Christian Education sessions. Barbara was educated in the Baltimore City School System and graduated from Fairmount Hill High School (now closed). She studied Early Childhood Education and received her Associate of Arts Degree from The Community College of Baltimore City. She also attended the Baltimore School of the Bible. During her lifetime, she was employed by the United States Postal Service (Baltimore’s Main Branch) and served as a Baltimore City school crossing guard. Barbara was an avid volunteer in the community. She volunteered for nearly fifteen years at Roberta’s House (affiliated with March’s Funeral Home). She received numerous certificates and awards, including resolutions from Baltimore City Council, New Friendship Youth Ministry, Roberta’s House, AmeriCorps, The Center for Community Health, The United Missionary Baptist Convention, and the Maryland Baptist State Convention Christian Education Ministry. Most of all, Barbara loved spending time with her family. She would often join in with the family karaoke as she portrayed Tina Turner. She especially loved all of her nieces and nephews, one of which, Tavone, whom she raised when he was very young. Barbara leaves behind to cherish her memory: one son, Antwian of Stockton California (Reginald Nichols); two sisters, Charlotte Johnson and Minister Christine Gilliard (Bishop Leroy Gilliard); two brothers, Charles Gregory and Tyrone (Patsy, High Point, N.C.); two grandchildren, Sariah and Kiyan Johnson; two very devoted friends, Sister Shirley Coward and Ms. Gloria Rogers; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Her parents, one brother, (Leo, aka Ding), and one sister, (Constance) preceded her in death. To God be the glory for a life well spent in His service.

Tributes

Barbara Johnson

April 24, 1955 - April 22, 2025