Barbara Louise (Johnson) Jones

Dec 21, 1948 - Dec 7, 2020

Barbara Louise Jones, age 71 departed this life to go to her heavenly home on Monday, December 7, 2020. On December 21, 1948, she was born to the union of Lillie Johnson (Jordan) and Clarence Johnson in South Bend, Indiana.

Barbara was a loving person and had a special gift for making everyone feel special. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Barbara gave her life to the Lord and received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in her early teens. As a child, she was a member of Christ Temple COGIC and later became a member of Wayside Temple COGIC in Elkhart. When her father answered the call of the Lord to become a Pastor, she faithfully served under his leadership at Miracle Temple COGIC and helped in whatever capacity needed.

After the passing of her father, she remained a faithful member of Miracle Temple until her passing. Barbara graduated from High School in 1967 from the first graduating class of the former LaSalle High School in South Bend Indiana. After high school, she graduated from business college. She was formerly employed by Saint Joseph Hospital Mishawaka as a ward secretary. She was such a great employee at Saint Joseph Hospital that she was recommended by another employee and hired by Dr. Roland Chamblee as the office receptionist and secretary for his medical practice. She later served as the receptionist for The Boy Scouts of America on Riverside Drive in South Bend. Barbara retired after being employed for many years as a caregiver at the Sisters of The Holy Cross at Saint Mary's College, South Bend.

She has left to cherish her memory, her mother Lillie Johnson; two children who she loved dearly: Abraham Foster and Rachel Foster, both of South Bend; five grandchildren who she also loved dearly: Jekaelah Foster of the US Navy stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, Abraham Foster II, and Jordan Foster of Indianapolis, Addison Foster and Aiden Foster of South Bend; four sisters: Dorise Cross of Danville Illinois, Laverne (Kenneth) Barlow, Joan (Mark) Boyd, and Monice (James) Foster, all of South Bend; two brothers: David Johnson of Union City, Tennessee and Tony (Sherry) Johnson of South Bend; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and three very special friends: Bettie White, Robin Wilson, and Allie Johnson.

Source: FindAGrave.com

05/17/2025 EJS

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