Isabell Lorena (Thorman)
& Billie Mack "Bill" Johnson
Cemetery Photo
Grace Hill Cemetery
Perry, Noble County, OK
© Cathy & Thomas
©Roger Vick
Billie was in Co I, 179thInfRegt, 45thInfDiv in the Korean Conflict
Jul 29, 1931 - Dec 21, 2016
Obit for Isabell posted by: Ann Weber
PALMER MARLER FUNERAL HOME
PERRY, NOBLE CO, OK
(permission granted)
Funeral: 2:00 PM Friday, December 23rd, 2016
Christ Lutheran Church
Interment: Friday, December 23rd, 2016
Grace Hill Cemetery
Isabell Lorena Johnson was born June 29, 1931 in Junction City, Kansas to Harold
and Eva (Reed) Thorman. She spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones and
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in the home of her
daughter and son-in-law Mark and Penny Kuhn.
She attended grade school at the two-room Lutheran School in Perry Oklahoma. She
graduated from Perry High School in 1949. From there she moved to Wichita, KS
and worked at Kings Formal and Bridal Shop as a seamstress, and later as a
florist at Brown’s Flower Shop here in Perry. She was baptized and confirmed in
the Christ Lutheran Church of which she remained a lifetime member.
In 1948, She met her best friend and love of her life Bill M. Johnson. Upon his
return from the Korean War, they were married July 13, 1952 at Christ Lutheran
Church in Perry. This union lasted 58 years until Bill’s passing on July 8,
2010. They lived in Perry the majority of their lives where they raised their
three children Mike, Scott, and Penny.
Isabell was active in both the Perry Band Boosters and the FFA Mothers Club
while her kids were in school. Blessed with a green thumb, she loved caring for
both her indoor and outdoor flowers. Her favorite hobby was crocheting afghans
to give away to family and friends. She was an avid Nascar fan, especially when
it came to Dale Earnhardt. She enjoyed attending many races with family and
friends.
Her family was her pride and joy. She loved spending and much time as possible
with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even in her final
months she could be found reading stories, and building puzzles with her great
grandchildren.
Isabell is survived by two sons and one daughter; Mike Johnson and wife Dixie,
Scott Johnson and wife Kristi all of Perry, OK, Penny Kuhn and husband Mark Kuhn
of Jenks, OK. Six grandchildren; Dr. Myriah Johnson and husband Chris Looney of
Lindsay, TX, Dakota Johnson of Perry, OK, Kaelee Martin and husband Josh of
Bixby, OK, Tate Johnson and wife Lauren of Tulsa, OK, Heath Etris of Tulsa, OK,
Shane Etris of Owasso, OK, and six great-grandchildren; Mac and Maebry Martin,
Georgia and Kip Johnson, and Charlotte and Rylea Etris. She is also survived by
one brother Howard Thorman of McKinney, TX, and one sister Ann Gottschalk and
husband Ray of Perry, OK. In addition to her husband Bill, she was preceded in
death by her parents and one brother John Thorman.
Donations may be made in Isabell’s name to Christ Lutheran Church, the Methodist
Soup Kitchen, or Elks Lodge, in care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, 203 Fir,
Perry, OK. 73077.
Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at
www.perrycares.com .
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