Annette ”Darlene” Johnson passed away Jan. 30, 2025. Darlene was born in Clarita, OK on Oct. 18, 1937 to Clara Belle (Lee) Cloninger. She was raised in Clarita and graduated from high school in 1955 of a class of 2. Darlene married Donald R. Johnson on Sept. 24, 1955, in Coalgate, OK. They celebrated 69 years of marriage this past Sept. Through the years, she worked at Sears, Little People’s Daycare, OBU registrar’s office and assisted with voter registration.
Survivors include her husband; children: Debbie Campbell and husband Richard of Bethel Acres, Donna Jenkins and husband Jerry of Choctaw, DeAnn Farris and husband Jimmy of Bethel Acres, Douglas Johnson and partner MaryAnn Ellis of Shawnee, grandchildren Rebecca Campbell, Megan Stone and husband Jacob, Kevin Campbell and wife Cortney, Patrick Campbell and wife Rochelle, Bradley Jenkins and wife Liana Montecinos, Cory Jenkins and wife Jessica, Eric Jenkins, Amy Jenkins and husband Jake Yandell, Mandi Gascón and husband Adrian, and Keith Johnson and wife Ashley, 18 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren as well as other beloved nieces and nephews and dear friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her mom Clara Belle Cloninger and her sister Christine Slyter.
Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at Walker Funeral Home on Thurs. (today), Feb 6th, from 8am to 4pm. A Rosary and Wake service will be held at 6pm on Thur., Feb 6th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 122 S. 9th Street, McLoud, OK. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1pm on Fri., Feb 7, 2025, at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Deva Undralla officiating. Following the Mass, Darlene will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service.
