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Barbara Ann Toney-Johnson

August 22nd, 1949 - July 16th, 2024

Obituary

Barbara Ann Toney Johnson
August 22, 1949 - July 16, 2024

Obituary for Barbara Ann Toney Johnson
Barbara Ann Toney Johnson, 74, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in a local hospital, surrounded by loved ones. She was the first born child of the late Harris and Marie Toney. She was born in Triana, Alabama on August 22, 1949. Barbara confessed religion at an early age at Gospel Lighthouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Riverside High School, Class of 1967 where she served as a member of The Cyntura’s Social Club and Head Majorette. She continued her studies at Alabama A&M University. In her early years, Barbara served as a substitute teacher, bank teller, and a second mom to her 10 siblings. Barbara became one of American Airlines first black flight attendants in 1972. She was the jokester of the family and always kept everyone full of laughter. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Johnson; son, Rodney Lamar Toney; parents, Emeritus Harris and Marie Toney; brother, Harris Eugene Toney; and sister, Elaine Toney Hill. She leaves to cherish her memories her brothers, Calvin (Judy) Toney, Gregory (Audrey) Toney, Donald (Pamela) Toney, James Toney, Danny (Donna) Toney, and Cedric (Venita) Toney; sisters, Teresa (Lee) Merrell, Renee Toney Kennebrew, and Diane (Albert) Grimes; brother-in-law, Frank Hill; nieces; nephews; cousins; a host of other relatives and friends. Barbara will lie-in-state on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Service will follow in the chapel at 12:00 noon with Dr. Kelvin Jones as Eulogist. Burial in Lakewood Memory Gardens.
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JUL 22. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST.)
Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc
3417 Wilcox Boulevard
Chattanooga, TN 37411

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Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc
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Chattanooga, TN 37411

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Lakewood Memory Gardens East
4621 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411

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Date & Time Monday 07/22/2024 at 12:00 PM

Address Taylor Funeral Home
3417 Wilcox blvd
chattanooga, TN 37411

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Date & Time Monday 07/22/2024 at 02:00 PM

Address Lakewood Memory Gardens East
4621 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411

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