Barbara Marilyn Johnson Frizzell

Barbara Marilyn Johnson Frizzell was born July 30, 1930 to Walter Johnson and Evelyn Karraker Johnson of Dongola. Barbara married the love of her life, Everett Leon Frizzell, on August 17, 1946 in Pocahontas, AR. She is the mother of two children, daughter, Charlotte Gail Simpson (husband Ron) of Valley Park, MO and son, Stephen Wayne Frizzell (wife Christie) of Anna. Her pride and joy was her four grandchildren, Rebekah Lynn Chapman (husband John) of Twin Oaks, MO, Jonathan Lee Simpson (wife Amanda) of Hayden, AL, Matthew Stephen Frizzell (wife Meghan) of Lexington, and Whitney Erin Weisenberger (husband Brandon) of Carterville; and eight great-grandchildren, Riley Everett Simpson, Clayton Isaiah Simpson, Zane Gabriel Chapman, Amelia Marie Simpson, Parker John Chapman, Oran Everett Weisenberger, Jack Everett Frizzell, and baby girl Frizzell who is expected to make her entrance in August of 2019. Barbara’s greatest enjoyment was cooking for her family and spending time loving on them. Although she suffered from severe arthritis for many years, Barbara would never complain. She always had a smile and was willing to cook a meal for someone or help in other ways if needed. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Dongola until her health became such that it was too hard for her to attend. Although she was physically unable to get out much, she liked staying updated on the activities of the church through mailings and phone calls. Until very recently, she made certain that flowers from the church were ordered for the families of those whose loved ones had gone to be with the Lord. Barbara enjoyed getting to know new people she came in contact with. Many of them she would find that she was either related to them in some way or knew some of their family members throughout the years. On October 29, 2011 Barbara became a part of the family at River to River (The Voyage) Assisted Living Center in Anna. Since being there, the staff and many of the residents have become her extended family. They have helped and supported her in ways that will never be forgotten. She loved each and every one of them. Barbara left this world on April 18, 2019 at 12:58 pm. She is now free of pain and limitations and is in the presence of her Maker and the true Lamb of Easter. She is also now with her beloved of 63 ½ years. She and Everett are together again and waiting for the day when they once again can be with all the family members and friends they love so very much. Mother, Grandma, Granny and Great-Granny, you will be missed so very much but we’ll see you later. Thanks so much for your love and guidance. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Dongola. Funeral Services for Barbara Frizzell will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the church with Rev. Ron Simpson and Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Interment will follow at Christian Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or River to River Resident Fund and will be accepted at the church. Crain Funeral Home in Dongola is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Marilyn Johnson Frizzell

July 30, 1930 - April 18, 2019