Corleen Johnson, former Oregon Conference women’s ministries director, fell asleep in Jesus on May 23, 2026. Now she rests in the blessed hope and awaits the sound of that beautiful call on resurrection morning.
Johnson married the love of her life, Paul, in 1970 and was a devoted mother to Beki and PJ. Her life was lived fully for Christ — joyfully, faithfully and with a heart for service.
A gifted musician and songwriter, Johnson shared her love for Jesus through music and formed the group 4Praise in 1997. She was also one of the first women's ministries directors in the Adventist denomination, serving from 1994 to 2008 in Oregon Conference.
She often said, “These 14 1/2 years ministering to the women of Oregon Conference have been the richest spiritual years of my life.” In 2009, she received an award for excellence in ministry from North American Division. Oregon Conference women’s ministries ignited women’s ministries in NAD and maybe even further.
Johnson will be deeply missed. We are grateful for the legacy of love, leadership and Spirit-filled ministry she leaves behind. May the life she lived inspire each of us to love and serve God’s people until we see her again, one day soon.
A memorial service will be held for Johnson at Gladstone Park Adventist Church on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 at 1 p.m.
