Patricia Ann Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1936 to Vera Bevan Shelton and George A. Shelton of Hugo, OK. Graduating as Salutatorian of Hugo High School in 1953, she attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. During her sophomore year she met her future husband, Dave Johnson. They were married June 8, 1957 after she taught school in Lindsay, CA. For sixteen years, Patricia taught third grade in Bethany and Putnam City Schools. Pat always thought the third grade was a child's most important grade and she loved teaching the basics of reading, writing and math.

In 1978, she began assisting her husband with Dave Johnson Photography in multiple roles and continued for twenty-three years. During that time, her family were members of Putnam City Baptist Church where she taught first graders in Sunday School.

Pat received a Master's degree in reading from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1987. Her hobbies were varied and centered on quilting where she was a charter member of the Oklahoma Quilters Guild, while enjoying sewing for her granddaughters. She enjoyed genealogy, and with her husband, wrote several genealogical books as well as an autobiography. Since retirement, she enjoyed research with the Oklahoma Historical Society. For several years, she also wrote weekly articles for her hometown newspaper, Hugo News.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 67 years, David Johnson; their son, Mark D. Johnson; sister, Ava Terry and husband Craig; brother, Dr. Bill Shelton and wife Patti; and granddaughters, Lara Johnson and Anna Hastings and husband Sam. Much love and appreciation are due to our nephew, Paul Haefner, whose tireless care, support and advice helped extend Pat's life in a wonderful way.

Viewing at Mercer-Adams will be Tuesday, 1-8pm with family present from 4-6pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 1:00pm at First Baptist Church of Bethany.