Barbara Johnston Fockler, age 77, of Longwood, Florida passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Barbara was born November 29, 1943 in Jewell Valley, Virginia to the late John and Louise Johnston.
Barbara worked as Registered Nurse at the Navy Hospital for over 20 years. She was compassionate and generous and loved taking care of people, especially her family. When her grandchildren came along she decided that being front and center in their lives would be her full time job. They have memories of weekends and summers spent at her home that will last a lifetime.
She is predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Ralph Fockler; sister, Patsy Dreibelbis and grandson, Timothy.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; Jerri Skinner (Bob) and Ralph "Buddy" Fockler II; step children, Margaret Reherman and Tim Fockler (Kim); grandchildren, April, Jesse, Ashley, Josh, Justin and Megan; five great grandchildren; siblings, Roger Johnston (Mary), John Johnston (Linda) and Harvey Johnston (Loretta); brother-in-law, Ron Dreibelbis as well as numerous extended family members and friends.