Gladys Jean Johnson

Gladys Jean Johnson "Sis", 75, Hobart, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, in Hobart, Oklahoma. She was born in McKinney, Texas on November 3, 1939, to Eli and Katherine (Johnson) Norris. Gladys moved to Hobart, Oklahoma, at the age of 16 and she attended Donbar Public Schools. In 1981, she married Darrell Johnson before moving to Germany for a short period. She later returned to Hobart, Oklahoma for several years. She also spent some of her years in Duncan and Ardmore, Oklahoma. While in Ardmore, Gladys worked as a Foster Parent for the Will Rogers Kindergarten Class. In 2010, Gladys and her husband returned to Hobart, Oklahoma, where she spent the remainder of her years. She loved to play Bingo, crochet, and put puzzles together. She also enjoyed going to the casino. Gladys was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband Darrell, of the home
seven children: Sandra Mims, Hobart, OK
Leon Washington and wife Fayrene, Hobart, OK
Julie Washington, Hobart, OK
Norman Washington, Hobart, OK
Warren Washington, Hobart, OK
Gladys Buchanan, Hobart, OK
Anthony Crawford, Arizona
five siblings: Meme Crawford and husband Cedric, Hobart, OK
George Norris and wife Burna, Hobart, OK
Lonnie Norris and Patricia, Hobart, OK
Vernell Norris and wife Patricia, Bristow, OK
Paul Norris, Hobart, OK
27 grandchildren
37 great grandchildren
6 great-great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents Eli and Katherine Norris, two sons Carl Mims, and Mitchell Washington, one daughter Marsha Washington, two grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister.


Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015
Church of Christ, Hobart, OK
Officiating: Brother Vernon Traylor and Pastor Joe Jackson
Burial will follow at Hobart Rose Cemetery, Hobart, OK, under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart.