Verla Irene Johnson was born July 10, 1910 to Clarence and Bertha Johnson in Mill Shoals, Illinois. She moved to Foss, OK on a farm with grandparents until moving to Butler, OK where she lived until moving to Clinton, OK. After graduating from Clinton High School she went to work for Southwestern Bell for twelve years before transferring to Oklahoma City where she worked another 32 years before retiring. Verla enjoyed traveling, gardening and working with flowers. She belonged to Pioneer Bell, Travel Club and the First Baptist Church of Bethany. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, September 5, 2011, at the Bill Merritt Memorial Chapel in Bethany. Arrangements under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Service, Bethany, OK.
