Joella Johnson

Joella (Blassingame) Johnson, 90, of Clayton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. She was born August 15, 1935 in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma to Helen (Bryan) and Elva Blassingame. Joella had a lifelong love of horses, time on the ranch, and the peaceful country way of life. She owned and operated a beauty shop for many years, a business she took great pride in. She enjoyed her time there with those she worked alongside, as well as the many people who came in not only for beauty services but also to visit, share stories, and catch up on local news. It was a special place of connection and community for her and for many others. Joella found her love in 1994 with Dick Johnson and they married in 1997. The two of them meant the world to each other and were married for 24 wonderful years. Those who knew them best knew the love she had for him and saw the affection in his eyes every time he looked for her. They spent their time together laughing and joking non-stop, playing games, and being best friends. After some time in retirement, she told Dick that she wanted to move to Spring, Texas, to be closer to family, and she spent about a decade there. The two of them were inseparable. After Dick passed away in 2021, she decided it was time to come back home. Clayton and its people had always truly been "home" to her. She was known for her caring nature and deep devotion to her church. She had a lifelong love of painting and made beautiful art. She cherished her family deeply and valued the close relationships in her life. She also had many dear friends whose love and support meant so much to her and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Johnson; parents, Helen and Elva Blasingame; grandparents James and Mary Blasingame and Dee and Annie Bryan. She is survived by her son, Stephen Johnson, and his wife Joy Johnson; stepdaughters, Kristin Johnson and Megan Daves, and her husband Matthew Daves; grandchildren Kathryn, Emily, and Seth; and great-grandchildren Kehlani and Kyro, along with a host of cousins from both sides of the family and extended family members and loved ones. Honorable Mentions- Angela and Lyndon Howze, Wanda Williams, Donna Gee, Pat Howze, Bonita Wilkins, Sherry & Chet Endres, Monna & Larry Dennis. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at McCarn Funeral Chapel in Clayton, Oklahoma. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all who helped care for Joella during the last couple of years. All of you who helped make her life possible up here are also special, and it could not have been done without you. Our love and appreciation is with all of you.

Joella Johnson

August 15, 1935 - April 29, 2026