Barbara Brown

Barbara Ellen (Johnson) Brown of Oakdale went to her Heavenly Home on October 29, 2025.

Barbara was born on March 28, 1944, to Fred and Velma (Duncan) Johnson in Oakdale, TN.  She then married her devoted soulmate, Lonnie Brown of the Deer Lodge Community on December 23, 1967.  Together they were always acknowledged by one name Lonnie & Barbara and made their home in Oakdale.

Lonnie & Barbara had one son, Ricky Brown.  Rick was their pride and joy.  Ricky married Jae (Hammonds) Brown, and they gave them three wonderful grandchildren, Erin Parks, Cade (Lexi) Brown and Banner Brown.  These precious gifts of God added even more blessings with 5 great grandchildren.  Carter and Lincoln Jerrell, Berklee, Millie and Elliott Cade Brown. 

Barbara accepted the Lord in her heart at a young age and was a lifelong member of Boswell Chapel Baptist Church in Oakdale.  Because of this choice she is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior.  Barbara always enjoyed singing in the church choir and loved bluegrass music.  She loved her family fiercely and always enjoyed her family time.  She loved her fur baby, Boaz, who always brought her so many smiles.

She is preceded in death by:

Parents:  Fred and Velma (Duncan) Johnson

Brothers and Sister-in-law:  Lowell Dean Johnson, Morris and Jean (Brown) Johnson, Bill Collier

Father and Mother-in-law:  Wilburn and Elsie (Spurling) Brown

Brother and Sister-in-law:  Lawerence and Mary Brown

Willis Wormsley

Leon Brown 

She is survived by her brother, Edward (Edna)  Johnson of Oakdale, sisters: Marie Collier, Linda Johnson and sister-in-law Frances Johnson, all of Oakdale; Janet Wormsley of Deer Lodge Community, James Brown of Deer Lodge and many nephews and nieces who adored her.  

Special thanks to Dr. Robert Wilson of Roane County Family Practice for the many years of care you gave Barbara.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 1:00, Bro. Rick Brown officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Piney Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakdale, TN.

The family wishes to thank each and everyone for every call, flowers and kind words.

Pallbearers are:  Cade Brown, Noah Gouge, Tim, (Poke) Johnson, Taylor Smith, Edward Johnson Jr., and Jason Johnson.

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Barbara Brown.