Edith Rose Rackley Johnson passed away Feb. 28, 2026, after suffering several strokes. Edith was born on Oct. 27, 1939 to Leo and Lelvia Rackley in Shawnee, OK. She graduated from Shawnee Public Schools. She married Bill Johnson in 1955. She worked many different jobs including helping her husband build their family business, Bill Johnson General Contracting. She was the bookkeeper and secretary. In the 90’s she started Daydreamer Designs with her beloved sister Anna Rose. Their creations were one of a kind and became known in the Oklahoma rodeo world.
Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Johnson, parents Leo and Lelvia Rackley, sister Anna Rose, brothers Carl and Jesse Rackley, son-in-law Mike James and great-grandson Wyatt Merrick She is survived by daughter Jeannie Casey and son in law Paul, daughter Debbie James, god-daughter Christie Koches, grandchildren Julie and Ronny Merrick, Jeffrey and Chelsea James, Jenessa Casey, Austin Casey, great-grandchildren Kyleigh and Brynleigh Merrick, Jacob James, sister-in-law Sherry Rackley and many nieces and nephew.
There will be a celebration of Edith’s life and legacy Mar. 22, 2026, come and go 1- 4 pm at her home in Bethel Acres. We invite those to come and share memories of Edith.
