Margaret Gladys Johnson Barger, 89, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, November 4, 2016.
She was born on January 21, 1927 to the late Noel Norman and Ollie Womack Johnson. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Ralph C. Barger, sister, Ida Mae Colbaugh, brothers, Norman “Son” Johnson, Condon Johnson and Emmett Johnson.
Margaret and Ralph were married 60 years prior to his passing in January of 2006. She was a loving and devoted wife and helper to Ralph, who was a former mayor of Red Bank and a Hamilton County commissioner.
Margaret was a graduate of Spring City High School and was retired from DuPont in Chattanooga. She was a faithful member of Red Bank Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brother, Willard (Jo Ann) Johnson and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Bill Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at the Rhea County Memory Gardens, Dayton, Tn.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 12-2 p.m. in the funeral home.
Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrance, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415, 423 877-3524, www.lanefh.com.