Jessica Lee Johnson

Jessica Lee Johnson (nee Pratt) returned to the Lord April 12, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 50 years. Jessica Lee Pratt was born on August 3, 1973, in Pauls Valley (Garvin County), Oklahoma to Frann Ibach and Phillip Robert Pratt. Jessica graduated from Pauls Valley Public Schools in 1991 where she participated in gymnastics, cheerleading and musical theatre. While in middle school, Jessica had the lead in the musical South Pacific which inspired a life-long love for acting. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she participated in choir and youth programs. Jessica pursued higher education at Arizona State University studying communications and theatre. Following her dreams, she ventured to California where she immersed herself in the vibrant acting scene of Los Angeles as well as finding a home at Church on the Way where she began to serve. In 2001, Jessica co-founded the transformative ministry Jesus at 12 (J12), dedicated to empowering youth and fostering youth leadership skills. Her visionary leadership encouraged her to author and implement the L7 Leadership Development Program. Furthermore, Jessica took mission trips to Canada, Sri Lanka, and Russia, bringing ministry to women and families with tweens. In 2014, Jessica and family returned to Oklahoma, where she embraced a multifaceted career encompassing acting (playing the role of OU Gymnastics coach, KJ Kindler in Full Out 2), mentoring, life coaching, and performing the songs she wrote.

Jessica possessed an incredibly magnetic and charismatic personality. She had the unique talent for connecting with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, leaving each with the feeling of being encouraged, supported, valued and inspired. Jessica’s charm forged an incredible community of relationships at home and worldwide.

Her zest for life knew no bounds as she cherished moments with her family. She loved travel and adventure, be it fishing and camping with her son or spending time at the beach or salon with her daughter. Her boundless creativity left an incredible mark on all who knew her. Though she may have left this world too early, her legacy of love, faith, creativity and ministry will continue to inspire generations to come.

She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Robert Pratt; paternal grandparents Pauline and Robert O. Pratt and maternal grandparents Helen and Merle C. Ibach.

Those left to cherish her memory include: her daughter, Gabrielle Buttercup Johnson, and son, Judah Rockland Johnson; her mother, Frann Ibach Pratt; her sister, Jennifer Anne Pratt; and the children’s father and her former spouse Gregg Johnson.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley, Okla., under the direction of Stufflebean-Coffey Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of care and concern as well as kind words and memories at www.stufflebeanfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating directly to the children’s education accounts at Ugift529.com. Gabrielle’s code is T97-M6L and Judah’s code is X38-T4T.

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