Barbara Scales-1-25-2025

Welcome to the
memorial page for 

Barbara J. Scales

September 3, 1953
~January 6, 2025

OBITUARY

SERVICE DETAILS

VISITATION- Saturday 1-25-2025
Lawon Funeral Home & Cremation Services
243 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FUNERAL SERVICE - Saturday 1-25-2025
Lawson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
243 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740
11:00 AM

INTERMENT
Private

Barbara Jean Scales 71 of Neptune, New Jersey passed away at Jersey Shore University Medical Center on January 6th, 2025, with family by her side. Barbara was born September 3rd, 1953, in Asbury Park, NJ to Elizabeth Scales, she was raised in Asbury Park. Barbara attended the Asbury Park Public Schools and was a graduate of Asbury Park High School.

During her adult life she relocated to different parts of the South where she gained employment with the Bow Creek Recreation Center, and Janitorial-Housekeeping Supervisor at Sentara General Hospital while living in the Virginia Beach area. In 2011 Barbara moved back to Neptune to share more of her time with her family and friends. She was employed at Shoprite with the maintenance department for several years before moving on to the Goodwill as a customer services representative. Her infectious personality will be truly missed by her coworkers and the customers she served at both locations.

Barbara is predeceased by her mother Elizabeth (Scales) Johnson, sister Gloria Little, sister Patricia Scales, brother David Smith, brother Barry Scales.

Barbara is survived by her children Carla Boyd, Robert Johnson, Tara Matthews (Jonathan), Rasheen Mathis (Shatorrie), Jared Mathis (Breanna); brothers Jeffrey Johnson, Sean Johnson, Eric Potter; sisters Cheryl Strickland, Mary Johnson, Yolande Johnson; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews with whom she had a special relationship and a host of friends.

Barbara was the life of the party, she was loved by everyone she knew, and her loss will leave an everlasting impact on everyone.

 

 

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7 thoughts on “Barbara Scales-1-25-2025

  1. LaRonda Brown-Suit says:

    RIP Ms. Barb I will miss you so much, you always gave me the biggest hugs when I saw you, you were one of the last ones left out of all my Mom’s friends, I enjoyed hearing the stories about yall when I saw you. May your soul rest in peace and my deepest condolences to the family.

  2. Brenda says:

    Barbara you will truly be missed. Not only were you a special person to me but considered family here in VA. I miss all the laughs, jokes and healing conversations that only you and I had. Thank you for being you!! Until we meet again Barb…

  3. Jo-An Rivera says:

    I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family and pray that God will comfort you during this difficult time.
    I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you all grieve for the loss of your dear family member.
    May the soul of Barbara Rest in Peace 🙏🏽

  4. curtis bynes says:

    Thanks Barbara.. you were forever kind to my family. You Are Loved,Respected and Appreciated.

  5. Timika Austin says:

    Auntie I’m still in shock. I’m going to miss you so so much. The best Grandma Austin. Thank you for loving all of us so deeply. Family gathering will never be the same….truly the life of the party. I love you so much…..always and forever. Rest Easy my Girl ❤️❤️

  6. Robert Johnson says:

    Rip 🙏 mom.

  7. Shakita Rush says:

    Fly high Auntie I love ❤️ you always and you will be truly missed by each and every one of us until we meet again please watch over all of us love you always and forever ❤️ ♥️

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