Barbara Jean Wheatley, 62, of Mechanicsville, MD died August 2, 2009 at her residence.

Born August 27, 1946 in Mechanicsville, MD to the late George T. and Dorothy A. Faunce Johnson.

Barbara worked in retail for 11 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, they were the love of her life. Her hobbies were sewing, cooking, playing cards and sitting outside swinging.

She is survived by her children; Tony Wheatley of Valley Lee, MD, Joyce Ridgell of California, MD and Dale Yates of Clements, MD. Siblings; John B. Johnson of Nanjemoy, MD, Shirley Dean of Clements, MD, Ellen Curry of Bel Alton, MD, Tina Lyghte of Whitehall, KN, Marie Gonzalez of FL, Joannie Norris of Hollywood, MD, Jimmy Johnson of Charlotte Hall, MD, Judy Earp of Harwood, MD, Wayne Johnson of Oraville, MD, Faye MacDonald of Portage, IN, Patsy Murphy of Mechanicsville, MD, Dianne Brooks of Hollywood, MD, Brenda Yates of Clements, MD and William Johnson of Chaptico, MD, also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by one brother and 4 sisters; George Johnson, Jr., Betty Hayghe, Joyce Johnson, Peggy Johnson and Vicky Johnson.

Family will receive friends for Barbara's Life Celebration on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 where prayers will be recited at 7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

Pallbearers will be; Wayne Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Bert Johnson, Jeff Burch, Mickey Neil, Jamie Lawrence, Jonathan Yates and Tyler Nelson.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.