Helen Maxine Johnston

Helen Maxine Johnston passed peacefully from this earth on May 20, 2021 at the age of 99 years young. She was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on February 14,1922 to John E. and Lillie M. (Iker) Ausmus. She was a graduate of Sapulpa High School. Upon graduating High School, she married Chester L. Johnston on September 20, 1939 and they resided in Sapulpa, Oklahoma until moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together they raised 5 children- one daughter and four sons. After raising her children, she worked in a family Moving and Storage business until age 82. After her husband of 52 years passed away, she moved into Heatherwood Residence where she enjoyed her friends and helping others. Her friends there said she had a sparkling personality, and her helpfulness can be seen at coffee and donuts, also at bingo. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to cook and always had on the prettiest jewelry. At age 91 she moved in with her son John and daughter-in-law Kathy until they could no longer care for her. She then moved to The Cottage at Woodland Hills where she remained until her passing. Her mind was so sharp even until a few days of her death. She loved her family and grandchildren very much. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her Daughter Judy R Hays (Tulsa), Son John A and Kathy Johnston (Tulsa), Mike Johnston (Tulsa) Daughter-in-law Carole Johnston (Houston, TX), Daughter-in-law Sue Johnston (Tulsa), Brother John Ausmus (Howe, TX). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her Husband of 52 years Chester L Johnston, Sons Anthony D. Johnston (Tulsa), Jim L. Johnston (Houston), Son-in-law James R. Hays (Tulsa), Grandson Anthony "Doug" Johnston (Las Vegas), Sister Mary Acree (Sapulpa), brother's William Ausmus (Washington) and David G. Ausmus (Dallas, Tx). Parents John and Lillie Ausmus (Sapulpa).

A Celebration of Helen's Life will be 2:00pm Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service, with Pastor Paul Phipps officiating.

The family requests memorials in Helen's memory be made to Tulsa Metro YoungLife, 6144 South Lewis Ave, #300, Tulsa 74136.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt's Tulsa Funeral Service & Cremation Care. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com