Funeral Mass for Lilia A. Johnson will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Linh Bui, Pastor of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Elgin, Oklahoma officiating.

The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the funeral home.

Lilia A. Johnson, 72, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Lilia was born on November 30, 1951, in Manila, Philippines, to Basilio and Francisca (Genovia) Almaden. She grew up in the Philippines and moved to the United States in 1974. Lilia married Gary Johnson on November 3, 1983 in Lawton.

Lilia worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 15 years and also served as a massage therapist at the YMCA for 15 years. Additionally, she was a professional bowler and had a passion for teaching young children how to bowl. She was an excellent cook and baker, and she enjoyed golfing and participating in various sports, including exercise and physical fitness.

Lilia was known for her generosity and dedication to her family. She was instrumental in helping many of her nieces and nephews attend college. Her loving spirit and selfless nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lilia is survived by her husband of the home, her son, Michael Cowan and wife Laura of Wichita Falls, Texas, a sister, Myra Valdez and husband Vito of Las Vegas, Nevada, a brother, Jose Almaden and wife Olivia of the Philippines, and other family members.

Lilia is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, June and Johnny Almaden.