Darlene Goins

Sara Darlene Ruth Johnston was born on Friday, December 27, 1935, in Tuskegee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Odis Walter and Sarah Elizabeth (Hagee) Johnston. She passed this life on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was 85 years of age. The former Miss Darlene Johnston was a 1953 graduate of Okemah, Oklahoma High School. She loved riding horses when she was young and hunting with her dad who was known as Sweet Potato Johnston. She was a rodeo queen in her young adult years. She continued her education at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, receiving a Bachelor and Master Degree in Education. She received her Teacher’s Certification in Oklahoma. Darlene was married to Rev. Tom Goins on June 8, 1958, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Together they served on staff or pastored Assembly of God churches in Wichita, Kansas; Trinidad and Lakewood, Colorado; Cushing, Wilburton, Sapulpa, Bartlesville and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Darlene was the choir director at most of those churches, including adult, youth, and children’s choirs. She had a beautiful voice and was an amazing pianist and organist. She directed many plays, cantatas, and children's musicals. She also taught school in Bristow, Cushing, Kellyville, and Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She loved music and helping others discover their God given talents. You could be sure she would be the first one to the altar to pray with those who came forward for prayer. She loved Jesus! Darlene enjoyed cooking, shopping, painting, gardening and reading. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by: Husband, Rev. Tom Goins of Broken Arrow, OK Son, Kevin Goins and wife Jeanette of Broken Arrow, OK Daughter, Kari Goins Shorey of Broken Arrow, OK Son, Kelly Goins and wife Lisa of Broken Arrow, OK 10 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild Kevin & Jeanette’s family: Kilie, Landon, Chloe and Kivi Goins Kari’s family: Evan Shorey and Kasidi & Diego Vianna Kelly & Lisa’s family: Kalli & Aaron Kirkpatrick, Braxton & Makenna Goins, Brooklin & Mitch Rovang and Kelson & Harley Goins And great grandchild, Avery Rovang Darlene was preceded in death by her parents: O.W. & Elizabeth Johnston; Sisters: Vernice Walker, Odelene Ross, Joy Watson and Brother, Ovonual Johnston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial to Teen Challenge, through Faith Church, 8301 East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133 or give by text 84321.

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Darlene Goins

December 27, 1935 - December 10, 2021