Barbara Ann Timlin Johnson passed away in Metairie, Louisiana on November 2, 2019, at the age of 83. Promising herself that her kids’ childhood would be much different from hers, she created an atmosphere of openness and love, filled with fun and nonstop activities. All were welcome in the Johnson household and, particularly at Mardi Gras, the Johnson house was full.
”Gam”, or “Bobby” as she was known to her younger grandchildren, was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed listening to music and reading. Barbara was a true servant of her faith. Barbara and her husband were founding parishioners at Holy Family Church in Mobile, Alabama. She was a church and school leader through volunteer activities and a perpetual adorer at St. Clement of Rome Church. Barbara was a master talker, seamstress, coach, confidant, expert gardener, tennis player, video gamer (Zelda and Mario Cart were her favorites), and a Saints, Tulane and Cubs fan who loved her cacti and adored her cat. If mom was interested in something, she was passionate about it. She was the queen of risqué birthday cards, and her notorious retorts, “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do” or “how you doin?....anybody I can” always brought about a smile. Daddy had it right when he nicknamed her “goofy broad”.
Mom, rest assured our childhood differed 180 degrees from yours, and we will forever hold close the memories we share because of the loving family you and Daddy created. And to think it all started with you washing a car as a teenager, with a pair of red shorts and a nice pair of legs.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John S. Timlin and Wilhelmina J. Timlin; husband, Stephen D. Johnson, Jr.; son, Bill T. Johnson; and son in-law John F. Oddo.
She is survived by her daughters, Eileen J. Oddo and Kathleen J. Mayer (George); sons, Stephen T. Johnson (Carol) and Kevin P. Johnson (Yvonne); grandchildren, Margaret J. Beltz, Jeannette J. Brashear, Amelia B. Johnson, Lauren M. Johnson, Timothy S. Oddo, Annie P. Oddo, Sarah K. Mayer, Kaelyn M. Johnson, Kelsey T. Mayer, Mitch T. Mayer, Kevin P. Johnson, Jr., and Audrey C. Johnson; great-grandchildren, Tate, Tucker, Will, Benjamin, and Emily; and daughter-in-law, Susan B. Johnson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 775 Harrison Avenue in New Orleans on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. A Visitation will begin at the church at 9:30 a.m. The family will attend a private graveside service at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, Barbara’s memory can be honored by donations to the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: www.lpomusic.com/online/article/donate-now2
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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