• Johnnie F. McKay

    11 Jun 2018
Name: Johnnie F. McKay
Location: Waldron, AR
D.O.B.: 02-17-1943
D.O.D.: 06-11-2018

  • 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

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  • 10 comments

    Stacy and Cheril, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. All my friends that knew her have been telling me what a wonderful funny lady she was. There are no works that will take away the pain of your loss. We are praying that God will bless and keep you through the coming days. Keith and Rhonda Piles

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    Sorry to hear,prayers for the family

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    Thoughts and prayers to you all...Johnnie was a hoot and will be missed by many.

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    We are praying for the whole family and everyone that Johnnie was friends with. We have all suffered a great loss with the passing of such a wonderful woman.

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    We were so sorry to hear about Johnnie's passing. She was a wonderful person and always treated us like we were part of her own family. Always enjoyed chatting with her when I would run into her at the store or somewhere else. She will be missed.

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    So sorry for your loss, praying for all of you🙏

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    So sorry to hear about Aunt Johnnie Fay. She will be greatly missed.

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    I knew her from working at Tyson she was a very sweet lady

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    Will remember her as she was instructing us on what not to do. Love you°

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    Johnnie and I grew up together, always spending the night together, attending school 1-8 grades. I lost touch with her when Mother and I moved away, but I cherish my wonderful child hood and friends at Story and Mt. Ida.Some of my best years were at the Story school house and afternoons spent with Miss Ruby MCKay. Johnnie always kept us laughing. May she rest with God.

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