Barbara Johnson Amick Champe, 94, of Louisa, VA, and formerly Ebensburg, PA, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Spring Oak – Louisa assisted living facility with her family by her side.

She was born August 2, 1931 in Sutton, WV, a daughter of the late Burke and Delphia Johnson.

Barbara was a 1950 graduate of Nicholas County High School in Summersville, WV. She attended Marshall University for two years, as a business major.

In 1953 Barbara married Frank D Amick, who was a corporal in the US Army. They lived in Paris, France for two years while Frank worked as a funeral director of the American Hospital in Paris. After the service, Frank was employed by Cooper Tires while living in PA, IL and eventually Richmond, VA. During that time their family grew by two sons, Jeff and Mark, and Barbara began employment at St Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, as a buyer in purchasing.

Barbara became a young widow when Frank died suddenly in 1987.

She remained a widow for eight years until she reconnected with an old friend from high school, David M Champe. David and Barbara married and moved to Ebensburg, PA, where they lived until their declining health necessitated a move closer to family. They were faithful members of the Ebensburg United Methodist Church. One of their favorite pastimes was traveling in their motor home to WVU football games and wintering in FL.

Barbara spent her last years in Louisa, VA to be near her son Jeff and daughter in law Kim and family. She enjoyed reading, watching TV westerns, WVU football and basketball games, painting and coloring, a good margarita, eating out, sweets, the beach and being with her family.

She is survived by her son Jeff Amick (Kim) and their children Ryan Amick (Melissa); Jason Amick (Stephanie); and Camdynne Moore (Kyle). She is also survived by her daughter in law Wanda Amick and children Taylor Amick (Breanna) and Matt Amick. She was a wonderful step mom to David W Champe (Debby) and children David J Champe (Lauren) and Benjamin Lauffer (Maggie). Her great grandchildren brought her much joy and laughter in her later years. They include, Kaylen (Trey) and Asher Amick; Easton Amick; Avie Christian, Kennon and Corra Lee Moore; Owen and Ella Amick; David D and Riley Champe; Jonathan and Cate Lauffer.

She was also survived by many nieces, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Frank Amick, her second husband David M Champe, her son, Mark Amick; great grandson Chase Luck and her brothers Gary and Robert Johnson.

A celebration of life service will be held at The Woodward Funeral Home Louisa Chapel on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11am. The family will welcome friends for visitation starting an hour prior. Burial will follow at Westhampton Memorial and Cremation Park, 10000 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238, at 2 p.m., with Rev Vincent Klug officiating. Following interment, a reception will be held at Jeff and Kim Amick’s home (155 Julienne Crt, Louisa, VA).

The family would like to thank At Home Care Staffing, Spring Oak – Louisa, and Trinity Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Louisa Christian Church in memory of “Nanny”, Barbara Amick Champe.