Johnnie F. McKay

Johnnie Fay (Smith) McKay was born February 17, 1943 in Laverna, AR to John and Theta Smith. She loved to fish, grow a garden, and play with grandkids and great-grandkids. She was well known for her Meme tea, Meme soup, Mexican cornbread, dirt cake, and biscuits & gravy; and she loved to cook and have everyone together. Everyone was family when they came to her house. Johnnie was a dedicated Arkansas Razorbacks fan, she loved to call the Hogs, and her family joked that she could be heard all across town when watching games. She was part of a bowling league for several years and loved bowling with her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Theta Smith.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Howell McKay, of Waldron, AR. Daughter Leita (Kerry) Spears of Washington, AR, daughter Cheril (Freddie) Ridenhour of Waldron, AR, son Stacy McKay of Sims, AR, and daughter Ashley (Travis) Imperiali of Waldron, AR. Sister, Ella Sue (Kenneth) Norman of Royal, AR. Grandchildren: Nick (Whitney) Spears, David (Amanda) Spears, Brian (Mindy) McKay, Kansas (Jeremy) Hunt, Kristen (Brandon) Mack, Colton Knox, BJ Spears, Summer Imperiali, Travin Imperiali, Stephanie Ridenhour, Christa Ridenhour, Shawn Ridenhour, Celeste (Bob) McClellan, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 13, 2018 from 5-7 P.M. at Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. The family will be here at that time. Service will be Thursday June 14, 2018 at 10:00 at Muddy Creek Church of God in Story, AR with Bro. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery in Story, AR. Pallbearers are Brian McKay, Nick Spears, David Spears, Freddie Ridenhour, Kerry Spears, Travis Imperiali, Colton Knox, and Albert “Taco“ Villasenor. Honorary Pallbearers are BJ Spears and Travin Imperiali. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com