BARBARA L. JOHNSON EAST CHICAGO, IN Barbara L. Johnson, age 78, of East Chicago, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at home. She is survived by her husband, Isaac; one daughter, LaTonyia Wade of Los Angeles, CA; one son, Thomas I. Johnson of East Chicago; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters; Geraldine (Jewel) Sanford of Council Bluff, IA and Ella (Bishop William) Bingham of St. Louis, Mo; one brother, Rev. Mack Reed of Omaha, NE; and a hose of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 4911-13 McCook Ave., East Chicago, Rev. Douglas Sloss officiating. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith. Visitation will be held Friday, March 9 , 2012 at First Baptist Church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the funeral service. Hinton & Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.