Elreda Johnson

Elreda was born on June 28, 1932, first of 6 children to Hugh Drain and Mae (Cook) Drain. She had 2 sisters, Dixie and Bonnie. 3 Brothers, Rube, Buster and Donnie. She graduated Cave Spring High School in May, 1950. On June 24, 1950 she married Scott Johnson a WWII veteran and zinc smelter worker. On June 25, 1951 she gave birth to her first child, a daughter Carol. On September 10, 1952 she gave birth to Billy Wayne, her first of 2 sons, and on July 19, 1956 they welcome Dennis Scott Johnson. Daughter Carol married James Durbin and they later had two children, Melissa and Brandon Scott. Bill and wife Mary Sue had four children, Dana, Billie Jean, Darin and Rusty Wayne. Dennis married Jan Nell and they had two boys, Jeremy Scott and Mark. Elreda and Scott have 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and also several great great grandchildren. Elreda and Scott made their home on Tiger Mountain. Many of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren still live on or very close to Tiger Mountain. Elreda grew up quilting from necessity and became very good at crafting new works of art and restoring vintage antique quilts. She had the desire to own a business of her own and from sheer will power and determination started her own quilt and antique business. She was the original owner and entrepreneur of the Quilt Barn located on Tiger Mountain. She owned and ran the business for over 30 years. She became a local celebrity among quilt lovers all over the United States. She has amazing quilts in museums and sold utility quilts as well as very expensive ones to collectors and a few celebrities. Vanna White has one of her quilts. She retired from the Quilt Barn in 2020 after a serious fall and other health issues. Elreda leaves behind her two most prize accomplishments in life. Her family and a nice business which thrived for many years and many fond memories of the friends she made at the Quilt Barn; and many beautiful quilts to share with customers, family and friends. Elreda loved her children, her home with a beautiful yard and many many flowers. She was very proud of making a successful business doing what she loved to do: Quilting, and going to antique auctions. Her business was featured on TV a few times; Discover Oklahoma featured her business twice. She was also featured in many quilting articles’ and magazines. Her request was a closed casket , one may stop by and sign the register book. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brett Wheeler officiating. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.

Elreda Johnson

June 28, 1932 - July 15, 2024