Irene Cowen-Johnson was December 1, 1930 to Robert and Eleanor Blackstock-Cowen in Penrith, England. She attended school in Penrith and completed education at the age of 15. She worked as a Nanny for a Major in the British Army. She also worked for Army and Air Force Base Exchange Service. She left Penrith and moved to London and worked for two years. She met and married the love of her life Leon Johnson and to their union one son Dr. Peter C. Johnson was born. Irene and Leon had a long life of 55 years together. She traveled with her husband until he retired from the military. Irene is survived by her husband, Leon of the home. One son Dr. Peter C. Johnson (Toni) of Norman, Oklahoma. Two grandchildren, Anthony C. Johnson (Adrianna) and Jenessa Rebekah Bayliss (Daniel)of Albuquerque, NM. One great grandchild, Elora Brianna Johnson. One sister-in-law Anna Faye Overstreet of Spencer, OK. A host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and special family friends.