Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Johnson
July 19, 1933 - May 3, 2019
Our mother, Barbara Jean “Bobbie" Johnson, 85 of Iola, TX; was called home to our Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband Willis, Bobbie is survived and missed by her children; Patsy (Junior), Glenda (Kenneth), and Steve (Christine); and many grand and great grandchildren. Born on July 19, 1933 in Temple, TX to James Calvin and Mildred (Beasley) Hipp. Bobbie graduated from Temple High School, and in April of 1952, married her high school sweetheart, Willis Johnson. They made their home in Houston, TX until Willis's retirement twenty-five years ago when they moved to their “greener pastures” log cabin in Iola, TX. Bobbie was a unique lady, known for her quick wit and her devotion to family and church. Her biggest enjoyments were baking, gardening and watching football with Willis. Bobbie respected the Bible as God’s Word and reflected on her Creator’s promise of seeing her loved ones again, especially her beloved Willis. Funeral services are scheduled for 11AM on Wednesday; May 8, 2019 at Enon First Missionary Baptist Church in Iola, TX with the burial to follow at Pankey Cemetery in Iola, TX. A visitation is scheduled prior to the service beginning at 10AM. Bro. Larry Andrews and Bro. Forrest Reynolds will officiate with personal comments by Cloyce Johnson. Bobbie's children will be forever grateful to her son-in-law, Junior Sheffield, for his exceptional compassion and devotion towards Bobbie and Willis over the last year few years. The family would also like to thank her caregiver, Kelsey Weihausen, for the loving care she consistently showed our parents.
Our mother, Barbara Jean “Bobbie" Johnson, 85 of Iola, TX; was called home to our Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her husband Willis, Bobbie is survived and missed by her children;... View Obituary & Service Information