John Stewart Cilley

1988 - 2021

John Stewart Cilley obituary, 1988-2021, Diamond Springs, CA

John Stewart Cilley

1988 - 2021

John Cilley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 25, 2021.
Johnna Cilley
January 18, 1988 - July 14, 2021
Johnna Cilley (born John Stewart Cilley), died aged 33, July 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father Stewart Cilley and her mother Jeanie Harris Cilley, and survived by her sisters Fionna and Annie, brothers Dan, Charlie and Kyle, and nephews Alden and Cedar. Johnna grew up in Sonoma County, CA and attended Petaluma High School and Santa Rosa Junior College, where she excelled in academics and athletics. Johnna was a distinguished high school baseball player, receiving accolades as a 2005 All-Empire Spring Athlete. Johnna was passionate about nature, skateboarding, music, and playing poker. She loved the band "Neutral Milk Hotel" and spent time traveling the country to see them perform. Her favorite song was "Two Headed Boy." Johnna cared deeply for her siblings with special needs, and devoted her life to being a friend to them. She will be remembered for her determination to grow, heal, and express who she really was. An informal memorial gathering is being planned. Donations gratefully accepted. Please contact Dan at 435-212-4195 if you would like more info.

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