Cathy Denise

Johnson

Mrs. Cathy Denise Johnson was born on April 4, 1957, to the union of the late Pearse and Lillie Barkley in Griffin, Georgia. She received her formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia and furthered her education at Griffin Technical College also located in Griffin, Georgia.

Mrs. Cathy accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 27 and was united with New Hope Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, where she served as a loyal choir member and a member of the senior dance ministry. On December 21, 1973, Cathy Denise Barkley was united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Mr. Eddie B. Johnson in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 3 children.

Mrs. Cathy was a very dedicated employee which showed by her employment with American Mills Inc for 20 years and Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital for 15 years, both located in Griffin, Georgia. In her leisure time she enjoyed home interior decorating, sewing, gardening, crafting, Avon, and spending quality time with family and friends.

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, the gates of Heaven opened, and Mrs. Cathy Denise Johnson's soul was escorted by angels to be with the Lord. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearse and Lillie Barkley; sons, Eddie B. Johnson Jr. and OB Sentell Johnson; and sister, Peggy Lee Miller.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 Pm at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church located at 1247 DF Fuller Drive. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service hour. Bishop Antonio Swell is the Pastor and Eulogist.

Mrs. Cathy Denise Johnson leaves her precious memories to be cherished in the hearts of her loving and devoted husband of nearly 50 years, Mr. Eddie B. Johnson; son, Cody (LaTonia) Johnson; sister, Gloria Davis; brothers, Pearse (Cynthia) Barkley Jr., Frederick (Carolyn) Middlebrooks, and David (Brenda) Barkley; sister in-laws, Blanche (John) McCrary, Ulysses (Bo) Johnson, and Cynthia (James) Dudley; granddaughter, Omesha Jenkins; grandsons, Armoni Jenkins and Senquavious Norris; great granddaughters, Raelynn Norris and Na'myah Johnson; and great grandson, Cortez Talmadge. She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends that will miss her dearly.

Mrs. Cathy Denise Barkley-Johnson age 65 of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Burden's Funeral Home.