In Memory of Johnnye Ruth Wilson

Johnnye Ruth Wilson, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away August 8th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 6, 1945, to Fred and Lila (Spencer)Templeton in Hartshorne, Oklahoma and lived a life full of faith, love, and family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at First Assembly of God in Wilburton with Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery, Wilburton.

Pallbearers will be Justin Didlott, Cody Russell, Carlos Escalante, Andrew Jones, Tristan Didlott, Tayver Russell, Averie Russell, and Isabelle Didlott. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Johnson, Darrell Templeton, Bart Jones, Jerry Warren, Justin Adams, Donald Scott, Zach Peterson, and Darren Wilson.

Johnnye was happily married to Rhodney Wilson, for over 57 years. They were married on October 21, 1964, until his passing in February 2021. Together, they shared a deep love for each other, their family, and their community. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano. Johnnye also had a passion for baking and was well known for her amazing pies and strawberry freezer jam. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her family and cheering on her OU Sooners. Her grandchildren knew her as Nana and there will never be another that more deserved that title.

Johnnye is survived by her children, son Darren Wilson and daughter in law Kim Wilson of Choctaw, daughter Jo Jones and son in law Bart Jones of Kellyville; grandchildren, Justin and Elizabeth Didlott of Iowa, Cherise Wilson and Zach Peterson South Carolina, Lindsey and Cody Russell of Kellyville, Rebekah McIntosh of Kellyville, Sylvia Walters of Norman, Sarah Jones and fiancé Carlos Escalante of Kellyville, and Andrew Jones and fiancée Faith London of Kellyville, and Honorary grandson Justin Adams of Wilburton; great-grandchildren, Averie, Tristan, Tayver, and Isabelle; and siblings, sister Betty Collins and brother in law Elmo Collins of Houston Texas, sister Sandra Johnson and brother in law Larry Johnson of Anchorage Alaska, brother Darrell Templeton and sister in law Belva Templeton of Oklahoma City, and sister Nancy Mattingley and brother in law Calvin Mattingley of Richmond Hill Georgia; sister-in-law Sue and her husband Charlie Warren of Red Oak, and sister-in-law Linda Copeland of Oklahoma City; along with a large number of cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rhodney, parents, Fred and Lila Templeton; siblings, Janet Albright, Sarah Royal, Willa Bea Williams, Martha Williams, Bob Templeton, infant brother Thomas Templeton, sister-in-Law Barbara Lawrence, and brother-in-law Wayland Copeland.

Johnnye’s legacy will live on through her family and the countless lives she touched with her love, kindness, and generosity. She will be deeply missed, and her memory will be cherished.