Barbara Gene Mathies Johns, 78, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at home. She was born May 27, 1941 in Paragould, Arkansas to James Leo and Sylvia Marie (Mandrell) Mathies. They both welcomed her home along with her brother, James Mathies. Barbara is survived by her son, Robert Loucks, daughter, Sharon Arthur, son, Edward Johns and daughter, Katrina Johns; grandchildren, Keith, Christina, Kayla, Kimberly, Robert, Brittany, Tiffany and Cammy; great grandchildren, Keegan, Brooklyn, Katlyn, Colton, Chloe and Brandy.