Virginia Mae Johnson

A funeral service for Virginia M. Johnson will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at The Assembly in Broken Arrow. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. The family will greet visitors at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Virginia passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. She was 85. Virginia was born November 22, 1930 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to Dave and Rinda (Gilliland) Watts. Virginia was a 1948 Broken Arrow High School graduate and attended Tulsa Business College. On October 14, 1947 Virginia married the love of her life, Paul E. Johnson. Their union was blessed with two daughters. Virginia was a dedicated and supportive wife and mother. She especially adored her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Virginia began a long, successful career at Arkansas Valley State Bank on April 1, 1957 as one of six employees. She was an integral part of the Bank and held most positions within the bank, becoming a Director in 1980. She also served as Bank President from January 1984 to December 1989. Virginia retired in 1998 and continued to serve on the Board of Directors. At the time of her passing, she served as Director Emeritus for AVB Bank’s Board of Directors. A breast cancer survivor, Virginia had a strong enthusiasm for life. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Pilot Club, Business & Professional Women, BAHS Alumni Association and Historical Society. She served as Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and launched numerous fundraising drives raising money to improve Broken Arrow. Her enthusiasm for Broken Arrow was contagious to others. Memorials may be made to the Broken Arrow Historical Society, 400 S Main St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 or The Assembly, mail to: 118 E. Commercial St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Virginia is survived by, Husband, Paul; Children, Linda Penny and husband Ronnie, Jeanne Johnson; Grandchildren, Kim Baker and husband Mike, Mark Penny and wife Kristina; Great Grandchildren, Addison and Nicholas Baker, Kalyn and Gavin Penny; Sisters in law, Beulah Watts, Ethel Watts, and several nieces and nephews all of Broken Arrow, OK. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Lela Dotson, Zella “Zip” Lewis and Ethel Norwood, brothers Floyd, Jack and Ralph Watts.

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Virginia Mae Johnson

November 22, 1930 - April 15, 2016