Obituary for Johnnie Sue Frady (Rogers)
On May 15, 2021 as the sun rose over the mountains, Johnnie Sue Frady closed her eyes for the last time, opened her arms, and let the angels carry her home. She was 63 years old and although she lost her long and painful battle with cancer, she never lost her indomitable spirit or her sense of humor.
Johnnie was a person who effortlessly drew people to her, forming close friendships easily. Anyone who met her never forgot her. A true character, her self-depreciating humor, and her ability to weave a good story kept everyone around her constantly entertained. Even in the worst days of her illness, when we knew she was in terrible pain, she made us laugh. Usually, with the side-splitting, laugh until you cry kind of laughter that never failed to lift our spirits.
She was raised and lived her life in Cashiers. She repeatedly stated she never wanted to live anywhere else. She was an all-in kind of person, not known for ever holding anything back. She stood up for what she believed in and never backed down from a fight. Her father often said she would fight a circle saw. With Johnnie, what you saw was what you got.
She was outspoken and a champion of the underdogs. Known for opening her heart and her home to anyone who asked for her help, eager to share what she had even when she didn’t have much.
Children adored her. And why not? Johnnie was notorious for spoiling children rotten. She possessed a vivid imagination and a true genius for finding fun things to keep kids entertained for hours. Thus, ensuring they thoroughly enjoyed their time with her and never wanted to go home. She also gave the best hugs. The all-enveloping, make you feel warm, and safe and loved kind of hug we all need from time to time. You knew if you went to visit her you were getting one of those hugs before you left.
She loved reading and gardening. She was a talented artist, creating beautiful sculptures from rock and driftwood. But what mattered most to her was her family. She loved her family fiercely and whole-heartedly. In her last days she talked about heaven and looked forward to going there but worried about leaving her family alone. That worry was probably the tether that held her here for so long when it would have been so much easier for her to let go.
She leaves behind two daughters, Laura Frady (Randy Bryson) and Lindsey Sowers (Nathan), three grandchildren, Adam Frady, Mason and Landon Sowers, two sisters, Betty Galloway (Ted) and Mary James (Jeff) and countless nieces and nephews.
She was one of six children, proceeded in death by her parents, John Lee and Madellon Rogers, her brother Tony, sisters Wanda Rogers and Sandie Talley and two nieces Conda Burrell and Kelly Munger.
When she passed, she left an impossible to fill hole in our lives. Even though, she took her light with her when she left this earth, she left behind a wealth of wonderful memories for us to cherish. Those of us who were lucky enough to know her will share those memories and treasure the time we had with her. We will use those memories to keep her in our hearts and in our minds until we see her again.
A private family service will be held at the Upper Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers on May 30th at 2:00pm.
Johnnie was a person who effortlessly drew people to her, forming close friendships easily. Anyone who met her never forgot her. A true character, her self-depreciating humor, and her ability to weave a good story kept everyone around her constantly entertained. Even in the worst days of her illness, when we knew she was in terrible pain, she made us laugh. Usually, with the side-splitting, laugh until you cry kind of laughter that never failed to lift our spirits.
She was raised and lived her life in Cashiers. She repeatedly stated she never wanted to live anywhere else. She was an all-in kind of person, not known for ever holding anything back. She stood up for what she believed in and never backed down from a fight. Her father often said she would fight a circle saw. With Johnnie, what you saw was what you got.
She was outspoken and a champion of the underdogs. Known for opening her heart and her home to anyone who asked for her help, eager to share what she had even when she didn’t have much.
Children adored her. And why not? Johnnie was notorious for spoiling children rotten. She possessed a vivid imagination and a true genius for finding fun things to keep kids entertained for hours. Thus, ensuring they thoroughly enjoyed their time with her and never wanted to go home. She also gave the best hugs. The all-enveloping, make you feel warm, and safe and loved kind of hug we all need from time to time. You knew if you went to visit her you were getting one of those hugs before you left.
She loved reading and gardening. She was a talented artist, creating beautiful sculptures from rock and driftwood. But what mattered most to her was her family. She loved her family fiercely and whole-heartedly. In her last days she talked about heaven and looked forward to going there but worried about leaving her family alone. That worry was probably the tether that held her here for so long when it would have been so much easier for her to let go.
She leaves behind two daughters, Laura Frady (Randy Bryson) and Lindsey Sowers (Nathan), three grandchildren, Adam Frady, Mason and Landon Sowers, two sisters, Betty Galloway (Ted) and Mary James (Jeff) and countless nieces and nephews.
She was one of six children, proceeded in death by her parents, John Lee and Madellon Rogers, her brother Tony, sisters Wanda Rogers and Sandie Talley and two nieces Conda Burrell and Kelly Munger.
When she passed, she left an impossible to fill hole in our lives. Even though, she took her light with her when she left this earth, she left behind a wealth of wonderful memories for us to cherish. Those of us who were lucky enough to know her will share those memories and treasure the time we had with her. We will use those memories to keep her in our hearts and in our minds until we see her again.
A private family service will be held at the Upper Zachary Cemetery in Cashiers on May 30th at 2:00pm.