Barbara A. George, 89, of Salina, passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2022 at Paramount Health Care in Newton, KS.  She was born March 27, 1933 in Plainville, KS to George (Bud) and Ruth Johnson.  She married Leon George June 1, 1951 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death in April 2002.

Barbara was a very busy homemaker raising their six children and after her youngest started school she entered the workforce in 1970 in the dietary department at the former Asbury Hospital.  Barbara retired in 1985 and she and Leon spent their retirement years traveling in their RV, fishing and camping.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her children and their growing families.  Barbara was a proud member of Daughters of the American Revolution.  She was very active the past 20 years in TOPS and was Leader of her club for several consecutive years. She attended the First United Methodist Church and was a faithful Meals-on-Wheels volunteer for over 10 years.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon; son, Steven; and sisters, EveElda Johnson and Georgina Mulkey.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Bob) Klein, Karin (Steve) Ashton, Stephanie (Don) Lentz, Shara McMichael and Lonnie George; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 301 N. Main Street, Newton, KS 67411.

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