Barbara O'Quinn Johnson

Barbara O'Quinn Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to her family.

Barbara was the beloved wife of Olin Johnson for 60 years and the daughter of the late Charlie O'Quinn and Ruth Dean O'Quinn. She was known for her exceptional skill as a seamstress and upholsterer, talents she used throughout her life to serve others with creativity, craftsmanship, and care. Barbara was a member of the Gillisonville Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her garden, tending to her flowers, drinking coffee and eating cookies with her grandchildren.

Family was the center of Barbara's life. She is survived by her sons, Charles C. Marsh (Deborah) of Walterboro, South Carolina, Wade H. Marsh (Laurie) of Islandton, South Carolina, and B. Franklin Marsh of Islandton, South Carolina; her daughters, Billie Ann Bedingfield (Michael) of Belton, South Carolina, Brenda Lee Proveaux of Walterboro, South Carolina, Linda Turner (Larry) of Ridgeland, South Carolina, and Marilyn Webster (Kevin) of Gillisonville, South Carolina. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Sauls of New Mexico, Miriam Sauls of Walterboro, South Carolina, and Margaret Thames (Jody) of Early Branch, South Carolina, along with 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory. In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by two brothers, Carlyle O'Quinn and Edward O’Quinn and five sisters, Doris Freeman, Charlene Smith, Sherry Tanner, Betty Martin, and Ruth Diane O’Quinn, and one sibling that passed in infancy.

Barbara will be remembered for her gentle spirit, strong work ethic, generous heart, and the love she shared with those around her. Her family finds comfort in the many memories she created and the lasting example of kindness, perseverance, and devotion she leaves behind.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Sauls Funeral Home, 310 W. Adams St., Ridgeland. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 pm and burial will follow at Gillisonville Baptist Church Cemetery.