Liz Johnson

Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Johnson was born on July 18, 1951 in Delano, CA. Her birth parents were Lloyd Amos Wilson and Goldie Faye Good. Her sister, Thelma (Tiger) Elaine Johnson, was born just 18 months later on February 5, 1953. To say that the two sisters were inseparable would be an understatement. They were, and always will be, two peas in a pod! Liz met and married her first husband Billy Smith and soon after, they had their son, Chad, on September 18, 1972. Liz later moved Chad to Mannford, OK to be with her sister, mother and dad, Ray Pearson. A few years later, she met Leroy Johnson. They married and had their son, Jason on July 18, 1979. Leroy’s daughter, Monica, completed the family of five. The family spent many weekends and holidays at their cabin on Grand Lake. Liz enjoyed playing bingo and the slots at various casinos with Carol Newman, one of her best friends. When she wasn't playing bingo, she was dancing the night away with another one of her closest friends, Linda Clay. She was always active in her younger years! She was a numbers kind of person and purchased her own business in the early 80’s, Custom Bookkeeping plus Tax Service. Not long after, Tiger joined her and they worked together for over 35 years! Liz’s favorite holiday was Christmas. Family and friends would gather for Christmas Eve at Tiger's house and then she would go home so that she could get the presents wrapped and get them put underneath the tree so her kids and grandkids would be able to open them on Christmas morning. We will never forget her bright smile, loud laugh, knack for leading others and those bright red Sally Jesse Raphael glasses! Liz was called to her forever home on September 20, 2022, at the age of 71. We know she had quite the welcoming crew including, Tyler Brian, beloved grandson; Carol, close friend; Bobby, brother-in-law; Monica, daughter; Goldie Faye, mother; Ray (Baldie), dad, and many others that passed before her. She is survived by Tiger, sister; Chad and Jason, sons; Jayson, grandson; Jana, Becky, Heather and Beth, nieces; Megan and Emma, great nieces; Jake and Chase, great nephews and numerous other family and friends. Our time here on Earth is short. Our time here on Earth is precious. May we work hard like she did. May we teach life lessons like she did. And may we all love like she did. Until we meet again Lizzie, you will be missed fiercely.

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Liz Johnson

July 18, 1951 - September 20, 2022