Virginia Marie Johnston

Obituaries

May 22, 2024

July 30, 1933 – May 10, 2024

Virginia Marie Johnston (Ussery), of Okmulgee, passed away May 10, 2024, in Tulsa. Virginia was 90 years old, born July 30, 1933, in Vian to Russell Ussery and Bonnie Mae Baker.

Cremation services were provided by McClendon- Winters Funeral Home. Virginia requested her ashes be spread at Eufaula Lake where she resided for many years during her most healthy and happy times.

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