Barbara Diane Willis

Barbara Willis, age 65, of Johnson City, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 following a brief illness. A native of Greeneville, TN, she was a daughter of Margaret Massengill Wilhoit and the late Hugh Wilhoit. Mrs. Willis graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Tennessee State University. She retired from Merrill Lynch following 35 years of service. Barbara loved cats and her cats were her babies. Survivors, in addition to her mother include her husband of 46 years, John Willis, Johnson City; sister, Ann Hill and husband Steve, Richmond, VA; niece, Susanne Ross and husband David; very special grand niece, Aubrey Ross, all of Richmond, VA. She also leaves behind her loving cat companions. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Johnson City, with Pastor Jim Nipper officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Carolynn Bailey. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:30 until 4:00 P.M. in the sanctuary of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Empire Animal Hospital, c/o Barbara Willis Angel Fund, 4340 N. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37615. Order Flowers Service DetailsSaturday, April 1st, 2017 4:00pm, Our Saviour Lutheran ChurchRead Obituary