Barbara Johnson Leberte

Barbara Jeannette Johnson Leberte (91), of Hoover, AL, left this world on June 14, 2024 to the arms of our Lord. She was a lifelong Birmingham resident, a devout Catholic and charter member of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Hoover, Alabama. Despite her long-standing dementia, Barbara had a loving smile to those in her midst and loved to give heartwarming kisses. She will be sorely missed.

Barbara was born on July 13, 1932. After attending Auburn University as an Art Major, she met the love of her life, Joe V. Leberte and married him before he left for duty in Morocco with the United States Air Force.

Four children filled their home and with them memories of “Claire de Lune” she played on the piano, bridge parties with friends, and dancing the Jitterbug with Dad. She became an accomplished Legal Secretary and formed her own business “Legal Secretarial Services” which provided temp employees to law firms in the Birmingham area.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Norman R. Johnson and Pearl Dunaway Kelley, her husband, Joe V Leberte, whom she was married for 69 years, her son, Joseph V. Leberte, and grandson, Grant Alexander Denson.

Barbara is survived by three daughters: Lynn Mosley (Jerry), Sandy Bliss, Kelly Dunaway (Joe) nine grandchildren: Taylor Mosley (Darcy), Erin Waldron (Adam), Kristen Mosley Price (Jake), Kathryn Floyd Farnham (James), Christopher Floyd, Joseph Leberte (Kristi), Grace Lancaster, Matthew Leberte and ten great grandchildren.

We are so grateful for the staff of Water Oak Villa and Southeast Hospice in Jasper, AL, who provided such loving care for our Mom. We especially would like to thank Nicki, Shannon, Rawnda, McKenzie and Emma who ensured our mother was comfortable and all her needs were met during her final days.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. at Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Cemetery in Pelham, A and will be officiated by Father Vernon Huguley.