Barbara Ann Johnson
April 4, 1944 ~ October 18, 2018
Barbara Ann Denny Johnson, of Grapeland, Texas, went home to be in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, the 18th day of October, 2018. She passed away at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas at the age of 74. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on the 4th day of April, 1944 to William Denny and Ouida Harris Denny. Mrs. Johnson received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Centenary College of Louisiana and a Masters Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. Mrs. Johnson was a beloved school teacher for Caddo Parish I.S.D., Latexo I.S.D. and Grapeland I.S.D. for many years. Her loving personality and Christian example touched the lives of her students and others in the community. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority-Gamma Chi Chapter and the Episcopal Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ouida Harris Denny and stepmother, Marjorie Denny.
Left to cherish the memory of Mrs. Johnson is her daughter, Jennifer Prout of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sons, Will Johnson, Tommy Johnson and wife Anna, all of Grapeland, Texas; brother, William F. Denny II and wife Jerry of Lake Charles, Louisiana as well as nephew William Denny of Lake Charles; and grandchildren, Payton Prout, Tyler Johnson, Logan Johnson and Caleb Johnson.
A visitation with family and friends will be held from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening at Rhone Funeral Home in the Reflection Room and Parlor on Sunday, the 21st day of October, 2018.
Funeral services for Barbara Johnson will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Monday, the 22nd day of October, 2018 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jordan Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in Davis Cemetery in Grapeland.
Funeral services for Barbara Ann Denny Johnson are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.View current weather.
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A dear lady and sweet friend who will be greatly missed. Our condolences and prayers to all of you.
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With all our love and Prayers.
The Grimseys
She was a wonderful lady. She taught us so much. My kids and I shared her as a teacher. Myself at Latexo and my kids at Grapeland. My prayers are with her family.
I will always remember you fondly . You instilled a love of Science in me and I’m truly grateful . Heaven gained another angel today . Go with God Mrs Johnson.
Mrs Johnson was my science teacher in Latexo in 1983. I’ve never forgotten her. She was a once in a lifetime teacher. My condolences to her family and friends.
Patty Brougham Hester. Class of 1984
She will always be remembered for here dedication to students. She substitute taught even after retirement! Barbara will be missed.
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So sorry for your loss. my prayers and condolences to your family. Ms. Johnson was a wonderful lady and I loved being around her thank you for letting us take care of her. Linda Skains (Windermere) UCA-Transport
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Such a wonderful woman, very energetic with her students. She will always be one of my favorites and she will be missed.
We LOVE you all! Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Love, The Hillmans
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Barbara Johnson taught at Latexo while my daughter was there. She was an excellent teacher–loving, caring, a really good teacher that made the subject interesting. She loved those kids, and they loved her. No higher tribute can I say except she was a GOOD TEACHER. Think that says it all.
A very sweet lady . Prayers for her family. God bless you all.
A truly remarkable woman! She shaped the lives of so many children and made this world a better place. One of the best teachers that Latexo ever had and a dear friend. I am sorry that we missed the funeral but we just learned of her passing this evening. Will, Jennifer and Tommy, you are in our throughts and prayers.