Barbara Collinsworth Johnson (BC), 64, of Dimondale, MI passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 after a courageous battle of 14 years with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Ms. Johnson was born September 19, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Howard and Alice (Sessions) Hile. BC grew up on a farm south of Ionia, MI. She was the Speech and Drama teacher for Charlotte Public Schools, directing the annual student play and other small plays throughout the year. She also created close relationships with her students and was dedicated to helping them develop their full potential. She retired in 2000. BC helped with blood drives at school, herself being a 60 pint donor with the Red Cross, and encouraging others to donate. She was on the design team of Charlotte Performing Arts Center, a former board member of Eaton County United Way, worked with the Peer Resistance Leader Program and Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) doing mock accident scenes. She is survived by her son, William, “Willie” Collinsworth of Dimondale; mother, Alice Hile of Ionia; brother, Jim (Kay) Hile of Lansing and her special caregiver, Deborah Loveland of Charlotte. The family will receive visitors Monday, December 20, 4 pm to 8 pm at Pray Funeral Home. Funeral and Affirmation Celebration will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Charlotte Performing Arts Center with Reverend Steve Ezop officiating. A private interment will be at a later date in Letts Cemetery on Peck Lake Road, Ionia. If desired memorial contributions may be made to A.L.S. of Michigan or The C.P.S Education Foundation for Arts. Online condolences may be made at www.prayfuneral.com Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI