Barbara Hayes

Johnson

Mrs. Barbara Hayes Johnson was born on April 30, 1939, to the union of James and Anna Hayes in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia. At th e age of 26 , she accepted Christ as her Savior at Springhill Baptist Church , also in Griffin, G e orgia. There she faithfully served as secretary and treasurer, President of the Mother Board, and sang in the choir.

On August 11, Mrs. Barbara united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Mr. Grady Johnson. Their union was blessed with 5 beautiful children. Mrs. Barbara was employed by K m art as a cashier for 22 years until her retirement. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed participating as a member of the Lazy Starlings.

On Saturday, August 13, 2022 , the gates of heaven opened, and Mrs. Barbara Hayes Johnson's soul was escorted by angels to be with the Lord. Lamentations 3:31 "For the Lord will not reject forever, For if He causes grief, Then He will have compassion According to His abundant lovingkindness" reminds us that although we are grieving the loss of our loved one, the Lord will continue to comfort us with his love for us. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Grady Johnson; son, Chubby "CJ" Johnson; sisters, Emma Jean (John) Ellis and Juanita (Edgar) Pless ; and brothers, James Hayes Sr. and Wilbert Hayes.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Danny Ball is the Eulogist.