Beverly Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1938, in Paoli, Oklahoma, to Joe Millard McIntyre and Pearly Mae Parkey. Beverly grew up in Elmore City, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Elmore City High School in 1957. She remained deeply connected to her roots and loved helping organize her class reunions over the years.
After graduation, Beverly moved to Oklahoma City to attend Draughon's Practical Business College, graduating in 1958. On September 8, 1960, she married the love of her life, Richard Paul Johnson, at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. Together, they built a life filled with family, faith, and joy.
Beverly had a strong professional presence, serving as Head Cashier at National Life Insurance, Executive Secretary at HJ Jeffries Trucking Company, and later as the owner of RPJ Graphics. She brought warmth and excellence to all her endeavors.
A spirited participant in her community, Beverly was a member of the Elmore City High School basketball team and band during her youth. In adulthood, she enjoyed playing competitive bridge, participating in the Advanced Bridge Club of Oklahoma City and the Lake Texoma Bridge Club. She was also an active member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church in OKC and Kingston United Methodist Church in Kingston, Oklahoma.
Beverly and Richard spent many wonderful years at their Lake Texoma home, from 1995 until returning to Oklahoma City in 2015. At Lake Texoma, Beverly thrived—serving on the HOA board, organizing festive neighborhood parades, monthly gatherings, and beloved fish fry events. She poured her heart into creating community and joy.
Family was always at the center of Beverly's life. She treasured her visits to Elmore City and continued the tradition of weekend escapes there with her own family. Becoming a grandmother was one of her greatest joys, and she created cherished memories with her grandsons—whether during early morning fishing trips or lively 4th of July parades.
She was known for her warmth, her hospitality, and her incredible cooking—especially her famous chocolate pie, Hello Dollies, and Texas Sheet Cake.
Beverly's legacy is one of love, generosity, and community spirit. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by all who had the honor of knowing her.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Richard Paul Johnson; Sons, Robert Johnson and wife Stephanie, Eric Johnson and wife Tracye; Brother, Terry McIntyre; and grandchildren, Austin Thomas Johnson, Drake August Johnson and wife Lauren Anderson Johnson.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Millard McIntyre and Pearly Mae (Parkey) McIntrye; Brothers, Bob McIntyre, Laveryl McIntyre; Sister, Lahunta McIntyre Busey; Brother- in- law RT Busey; and Sister-in-law Betty McIntyre.