Oklahoma City, OK
Velma Dean Johnson, also known as Deanie, led a life full of family, community involvement, and a love for service. Born to Charley and Estelle Moore on December 19, 1927 and passed away on March 7, 2025.
Deanie grew up on a farm east of Walters, Oklahoma. She graduated from Walters High School in 1946, before marrying James Wayne Johnson on March 28, 1946. The couple briefly lived in Lawton, OK, where Deanie worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, before returning to Walters.
Deanie’s career with SW Bell continued for 15 years, after which she attended floral school and opened her own floral and gift shop. She ran the shop for many years, with her last location being on Main Street in Walters before she and Wayne retired in the mid-1980s.
Deanie was known for her deep involvement in the community. She served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, worked with youth groups at the First United Methodist Church, helped organize Bible School, and played an essential role in serving funeral dinners. One of her most significant contributions was the founding of Walters Meals-On-Wheels, providing meals to elderly residents in the town.
She had a passion for cooking and gardening, always ensuring plants flourished both indoors and outdoors at her home. Deanie and Wayne shared a love for travel, often spending winters in Rockport, TX, and visiting many places across the United States. In 2007, they moved to Oklahoma City to be closer to family.
Deanie is survived by her son, Ron Johnson, her grandchildren Cheryl Schoonover (and husband Norm), Christi McGhee, Chad Johnson, and Bryan Johnson, as well as her great-grandchildren Alyssa Bickell (and husband Elliott), Blake Putnam, Killian McGhee, Makayla McGhee, Jacob Schoonover, and Jayden Schoonover and two great-great grandchildren, Juliette and Bennett Bickell.
Services will be held 3:30 p.m. at Lakeside Methodist Church, 2925 NW 66th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.
Her legacy is one of love, service, and a deep connection to family and community.
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