Obituary of Patricia A Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson, 62, of Oklahoma City passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on January 18 surrounded by her children in Dallas, TX. Patricia was born in Enid, OK, the eldest daughter of Arthurell Thomas and Carolyn Mitchell on December 31, 1957. She attended and graduated from Southeast High School in 1976. She served as a reservist in the U.S. Airforce. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Reginald Johnson (deceased) in the fall of 1979. They were blessed with two children, son Eric and daughter Lauren. At Metro Tech earned her LPN and went on to receive her RN degree through Rose State College.During this time she obtained her BS in Business at the University of Phoenix. She then became an administrator at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. A lifelong believer, Patricia was a member of People’s Church in Oklahoma City. A faithful member she loved finding ways to be a blessing to those around her. Every day she’d ask God to use her for his Glory. She believed and trusted in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (and she was happy to let anyone know it)! Patricia was a strong woman that loved the Lord and loved people. She loved her family. Patricia’s indomitable spirit encouraged her family and friends to persist in the face of many struggles. She cherished and supported the performing arts and enjoyed attending live concerts of her favorite recording artists, throughout her lifetime. She carried herself with dignity, class, and grace. All who knew Pat loved her. Patricia is survived by her son Eric Johnson, daughter Lauren Osborne and son-in-laws Louis Osborne and Kenneth Deskins. She is remembered with love by her great nephews Douglas Blackbear, D’Erik Nelson, Dwayne Nelson; and great niece Danielle Blackbear and their mother Quiana McCloud. Patricia leaves behind sisters, Tammy Thomas, Yvette Thomas, Saraa Kami, Niece Maquael Taylor and several more nieces and nephews as well as extended family. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her chosen family & best friends Judy, Bobby, Angela, Paul, Terry, Ken and many more. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Faith Presbyterian Hospice. www.faithpreshospice.org Patricia will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she touched.