Barbara Tully

Was unexpectedly taken home to be with our good Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, June 29, 2017. She was born on October 27, 1941 in Mt. Pleasant, MI a daughter of Francis and Harriette (Childs) Johnston. Barbara retired from the Schoolcraft Schools where she worked as a librarian for over 25 years. She was a very devoted member of Schoolcraft Assembly of God where she sang in the choir and organized events. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and a grandchild, Eliya Hayward. On July 1, 1961 Barbara married Richard W. Tully, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Angie (Russell) Hayward of Mattawan, Becky Jo Tully of Allegan, Cindy (Bill) Hetrick of Vicksburg and Dyana (Brett) Johnson of Portage; sixteen grandchildren, David (Katie) Hayward, Kerigan Hayward, Cole (Kate) Hayward, Molly Hayward, Seth Hayward, Randi (Frank) Salisbury, Jordan (Carissa) Hayward, Ben Hayward, Leah Hayward, Tatum Hayward, Daniel (Shana) Stroud, James "Jimmy" Page, Bridgette (Gideon) Page, Emmaline (Kyle) Harvey, Jeremiah R. Johnson and Zechariah S. Johnson; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Phil (Bev) Johnston and Edwin (Sandy) Johnston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Wednesday, July 5th at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Services will be held 11:00 Thursday morning at the funeral home with Pastor Fred Betcher, officiating. Graveside services in Ft. Custer National Cemetery will be held at 1:00 Thursday afternoon. Those wishing to attend should be in the cemetery cortege area by 12:45. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Samaritan's Purse, C/O Schoolcraft Assembly of God. Please visit Barbara's personalized web page for directions, online guest book or to leave a condolence. www.langelands.com