On December 12, 2019 Barbara Johnson Isom passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness in Memphis, TN.
Barbara was born November 18, 1933 to C. Lloyd and Ruby Johnson in Birmingham, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Isom, her sisters, Sherra Kendrick, Glenda J. Smith and brother, Patrick Johnson.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra J. Holmes of Ozark, AL and her sister-in-law, Tommie Isom of Memphis, TN. Her children, Charis Wichers (Louis) of Round Rock, TX, M. Clayton Isom (Sally) of Memphis, TN, Elizabeth Neville of Memphis, TN, granddaughter, Lauren Neville Adams (Jamie) of Round Rock, TX and 4 great grandchildren: Philip, Stephen, Danielle and Gloria Adams.
Barbara and Mike Isom were married for 49 adventurous years.
Barbara’s passions were her garden, antiques, travels, the arts, and her cats and dogs. She was a master gardener and her greatest pride was her beautiful large garden at their longtime home in East Memphis. She hosted many “garden parties” in the 40 plus years at their home on Westminster Place.
She was a docent at Brooks Museum and a longtime member of Brooks’ Decorative Arts Trust. She was an active volunteer for many years at the Women’s Exchange, Memphis Botanical Gardens, and Dixon Museum and Gardens. Barbara was also a longtime member of the Hope and Hoe Garden Club. She always shared her love for art, horticulture and all things beautiful with her family and friends.
Barbara was a long time Sunday School teacher at Colonial Baptist Church where she and Mike were members for many years. Later in life they became members of Second Presbyterian Church. She was always an avid Bible student.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 , a celebration of life at 2 pm at Memorial Park, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN.
Barbara was born November 18, 1933 to C. Lloyd and Ruby Johnson in Birmingham, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Isom, her sisters, Sherra Kendrick, Glenda J. Smith and brother, Patrick Johnson.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra J. Holmes of Ozark, AL and her sister-in-law, Tommie Isom of Memphis, TN. Her children, Charis Wichers (Louis) of Round Rock, TX, M. Clayton Isom (Sally) of Memphis, TN, Elizabeth Neville of Memphis, TN, granddaughter, Lauren Neville Adams (Jamie) of Round Rock, TX and 4 great grandchildren: Philip, Stephen, Danielle and Gloria Adams.
Barbara and Mike Isom were married for 49 adventurous years.
Barbara’s passions were her garden, antiques, travels, the arts, and her cats and dogs. She was a master gardener and her greatest pride was her beautiful large garden at their longtime home in East Memphis. She hosted many “garden parties” in the 40 plus years at their home on Westminster Place.
She was a docent at Brooks Museum and a longtime member of Brooks’ Decorative Arts Trust. She was an active volunteer for many years at the Women’s Exchange, Memphis Botanical Gardens, and Dixon Museum and Gardens. Barbara was also a longtime member of the Hope and Hoe Garden Club. She always shared her love for art, horticulture and all things beautiful with her family and friends.
Barbara was a long time Sunday School teacher at Colonial Baptist Church where she and Mike were members for many years. Later in life they became members of Second Presbyterian Church. She was always an avid Bible student.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 , a celebration of life at 2 pm at Memorial Park, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN.
On December 12, 2019 Barbara Johnson Isom passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness in Memphis, TN.
Barbara was born November 18, 1933 to C. Lloyd and Ruby Johnson in Birmingham, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Isom, her sisters, Sherra Kendrick, Glenda J. Smith and brother, Patrick Johnson.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra J. Holmes of Ozark, AL and her sister-in-law, Tommie Isom of Memphis, TN. Her children, Charis Wichers (Louis) of Round Rock, TX, M. Clayton Isom (Sally) of Memphis, TN, Elizabeth Neville of Memphis, TN, granddaughter, Lauren Neville Adams (Jamie) of Round Rock, TX and 4 great grandchildren: Philip, Stephen, Danielle and Gloria Adams.
Barbara and Mike Isom were married for 49 adventurous years.
Barbara’s passions were her garden, antiques, travels, the arts, and her cats and dogs. She was a master gardener and her greatest pride was her beautiful large garden at their longtime home in East Memphis. She hosted many “garden parties” in the 40 plus years at their home on Westminster Place.
She was a docent at Brooks Museum and a longtime member of Brooks’ Decorative Arts Trust. She was an active volunteer for many years at the Women’s Exchange, Memphis Botanical Gardens, and Dixon Museum and Gardens. Barbara was also a longtime member of the Hope and Hoe Garden Club. She always shared her love for art, horticulture and all things beautiful with her family and friends.
Barbara was a long time Sunday School teacher at Colonial Baptist Church where she and Mike were members for many years. Later in life they became members of Second Presbyterian Church. She was always an avid Bible student.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 , a celebration of life at 2 pm at Memorial Park, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN.
Barbara was born November 18, 1933 to C. Lloyd and Ruby Johnson in Birmingham, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Isom, her sisters, Sherra Kendrick, Glenda J. Smith and brother, Patrick Johnson.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra J. Holmes of Ozark, AL and her sister-in-law, Tommie Isom of Memphis, TN. Her children, Charis Wichers (Louis) of Round Rock, TX, M. Clayton Isom (Sally) of Memphis, TN, Elizabeth Neville of Memphis, TN, granddaughter, Lauren Neville Adams (Jamie) of Round Rock, TX and 4 great grandchildren: Philip, Stephen, Danielle and Gloria Adams.
Barbara and Mike Isom were married for 49 adventurous years.
Barbara’s passions were her garden, antiques, travels, the arts, and her cats and dogs. She was a master gardener and her greatest pride was her beautiful large garden at their longtime home in East Memphis. She hosted many “garden parties” in the 40 plus years at their home on Westminster Place.
She was a docent at Brooks Museum and a longtime member of Brooks’ Decorative Arts Trust. She was an active volunteer for many years at the Women’s Exchange, Memphis Botanical Gardens, and Dixon Museum and Gardens. Barbara was also a longtime member of the Hope and Hoe Garden Club. She always shared her love for art, horticulture and all things beautiful with her family and friends.
Barbara was a long time Sunday School teacher at Colonial Baptist Church where she and Mike were members for many years. Later in life they became members of Second Presbyterian Church. She was always an avid Bible student.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 , a celebration of life at 2 pm at Memorial Park, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN.
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