Wilma Jean Johnson, a Coalgate resident, passed away October 7, 2026 at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 11 days, at her home in Coalgate surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Johnson was born April 26, 1939 to Edgar Melvin and Neta Cecil (Culp) Turner at McAllen, TX.

She started her education in McAllen, TX then Seminole and then 7th grade at Caney where she graduated. Mrs. Johnson was a home health provider for ten years and was a business owner for much of her life, Western Auto and Auctions in Atoka with her husband Dale. She married the love of her life, James Dale JohnsononSeptember 6, 1955 at Atoka, OK. They celebrated over 71 years of marriage before her passing. Mrs. Johnson was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, helping those in need, taking care of the birds, was a big OKC Thunder fan, never missed a game on tv, was in volleyball and bowling leagues in her younger years, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Johnson of the home in Coalgate; daughters, Denise Roberts and husband Michael, Debbie Blackmon all of Coalgate and Dawn Wall and husband Joe of Edmond, OK; grandchildren, Michael Gray and wife April of OKC, James Gray and wife Jami ofAtoka,April Strange and husband David of Olathe, KS, Dustin Blackmon and wife Andi of Salem, OR, Kristen Wall, Dylan Wall and Shelbi Wall all of Edmond, OK; thirteen great and great-greatgrandchildren; sisters, Sandra Roland and Wanda Alexander both of Atoka; brother, Calvin Turner of Searcy, AR; brotherin- law, Joe Johnson and wife Anne of Everett, WA; sister-inlaw, Denvel Johnson of Caney, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Turner and Neta Miller; brothers, Melvin Turner, and Ronnie Turner; sisters, Edna Miller, Kathleen Miller, and Geraldine Crow; sisters-in-law, Fannie Johnson, Mae Johnson, Geneva Golden, and Naomi Watson; brothers-inlaw, Charles Johnson, Clifford Johnson, Clarence Watson, Johnie Golden, Ovis Miller, Bill Crow, Ray Alexander and Wayne Roland.

There is no service planned at this time.

Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family by email to: browns@atoka.net. Please reference the name of the deceased in your correspondence.