Barbara Colleen Real Johnson , 78, of Timpson, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Timpson.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 21, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Her wishes were to be cremated.

Born July 14, 1946, in Beaumont, Colleen is the daughter of James Gail Real and Euriel Francis Daws Real.  She was a member of The Lighthouse in Mt. Enterprise.  She previously taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and served as music director and an organist in church.  Her hobbies included drawing, painting, and singing.

She is survived by her children, Dennis Wayne Johnson of Timpson, Samuel Embyr Johnson of Timpson, and Theresa Barber of Omaha, Arkansas; grandchildren, Lee Chriswell, Geoffrey Chriswell, Chase Chriswell, Christian Chriswell, and Pixie Johnson; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Eileen Real.

Preceded in death by husband, Troy Malcolm Johnson; parents, James Gail Real and Euriel Francis Daws Real; and brother, Wayne Earl Real.