Ila "Momma Joe" Vinson

Ila Joe Vinson "Momma Joe" passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. This world lost a beautiful woman. She loved spreading the gospel of the Lord. She went on many mission trips around the world throughout her life. She gave to the poor, opened her home to anyone needing a place to stay or rest. She fostered a slew of children over the years. She worked as an apartment manager all over the United States and was involved in many business adventures with family and friends. Momma Joe had faith in the Lord no matter the circumstances. Now He has called her home where she no longer needs her oxygen. We can see her running those beautiful streets of Gold and praising Him.
Ila was born November 19, 1939 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Elmer and Jewel Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her sister Loretta Johnson, her brothers; James Johnson, Donald Thompson and Manson Thompson.

She is survived by Coy Vinson of Wilburton, Oklahoma, her brother Edward Johns and his wife Sally of Okmulgee, her sister Zilah Murray of Okmulgee, her brother Harvey Thompson and Susie Brown of Okmulgee, her brother John Wayne Thompson and wife Aree of Tahlequah , her sons: James (JD) Dugger and wife Nicole of Edna, Oklahoma, Mark Dugger and wife Monnie of Okmulgee, Steven Dugger and wife Debbie of Okmulgee, daughter Michele Vinson Harrington and husband David of Okmulgee, 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 23 great-great grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends from around the world.

Service will be held 11:00 am Saturday at Crosstown Ministries with Pastor Wesley Berry officiating.

Arrangements were entrusted to Schaudt’s Okmulgee Funeral Service & Cremation Care, 220 S. Alabama 918-756-3300. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to the family online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com