Evansville, IN – Barbara Jean (Johnson) Venturi, 83, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at River Pointe Healthcare in Evansville. She was born on March 13, 1939 in Minden, Nebraska to the late Raymond and Evelyn (Schroeder) Johnson.
Barbara enjoyed spending her time golfing, league bowling, reading and cooking.
She is survived by her children, Traci Venturi and Brian Venturi (Mitzie); her grandchildren, Shane Venturi (Kelsey), Shawn Venturi (Jessica), Ashley Venturi, Austin Venturi, Paige Venturi and Jaren Cooley; her great-grandchildren, Skyla Venturi, Sebastian Venturi, Neoma Venturi, Nyla Venturi, Mattis Venturi, Dihya Venturi, Araya Richards and Nikoli Richards; her brother, Larry Johnson as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Barbara is preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Johnson (Linda).
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Karen Alberts (Johnson) says
Your family has our most sincere sympathy. We didn’t get much time with her, but she was so much fun and we always ❤️❤️ It when she was back to Nebraska! Hugs & 🙏🙏🙏 for you all.
traci venturi says
Thank you Karen. She always really enjoyed spending time with you all. She just couldn’t get back there often enough.
Patty Gerrish says
So sorry! Thoughts & Prayers for her family!🙏
traci venturi says
Thank you so much Patty.
Rosemary Skaggs says
My heart hurt when I saw Barbara’s obituary in the Wayne Co. Press tonight. She and her family were my next door neighbors in the early 70’s in Fairfield, IL. We spent a lot of time talking about different things. She was always my idea of a gracious woman and her hair always looked perfect. Traci and Brian, I am sorry to hear.
traci venturi says
I remember you and your family Rosemary. Thank you for your kind words.
Justine Loker says
Traci, I just saw that someone wished your mom a Happy Heavenly Birthday. I didn’t realize that she had passed away. She was such a sweet lady. I’m so very sorry for your loss.