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Johnnie Ownbey Obituary
Johnnie M. Ownbey
BOILING SPRINGS, SC- Johnnie M. Ownbey, 80, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born January 16, 1934, in Wilson, OK, she was the daughter of the late John Steven and Zora Bell Edington Miller.
Mrs. Ownbey was a charter member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church where she served as church historian.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Frank M. Ownbey; children, Gary Ownbey (Vanessa), Debra Ownbey Crocker (Ken), Marian Ownbey King (Calvin), Tracy Ownbey (Terri), Martin Ownbey (Janice); grandchildren, Jarrod Ownbey (Stacy), Jennifer Ownbey McGee, Jordon Ownbey, Stacey Crocker Rafalowski (Joe), Ashley Crocker, Chris King (Cayce), Jessica King Thalassenos (Nate), Fallon Ownbey, Chory Ownbey, Daun Williams (Bobbie), Taylor Wilbanks (Blare), Logan Ownbey (Kayla), Austin Ownbey, great grandchildren, Ethan McGee, Morgan Hinkleman, Madison Ownbey, McKenna Ownbey, Vivianne Rose Rafalowski, Hunter Brown, Hayley Brown, Henslie King, Phoenix Thalassenos, Karsyn Thalassenos, Ella Williams, Asher Wilbanks, Aiden Wilbanks, Lawson Wilbanks, Dustin Seigler and Kaydence Ownbey; brother, Mickey LaRue Miller (Norma); sister, Mary Miller Vineyard and in-laws, Clara Harris, Charlene Ownbey, David Ownbey (Cathy) and Joe Ownbey (Judy). She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Taylor Ownbey; great grandchild, Sawyer McGee; siblings, Emmett Miller, Billy Miller, and Kenneth Miller and brother-in-laws, Herbert Ownbey and Porter Harris.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:45 PM on Friday, August 15, 2014, at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 210 Rainbow Lake Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316, with services following at 3:00 PM in the small sanctuary conducted by Rev. Terry Fleming, Rev. Ken Owens, and Rev. Dr. James Ivey.
Burial will be in Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens, 4081 Hwy 9 North, Boiling Springs, SC 29316.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 210 Rainbow Lake Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316.
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Memories and Condolences
for Johnnie Ownbey
Jill and Ken Kizewski
August 16, 2014
We are sorry to hear about Aunt Johnnie. You are all in our prayers as she is lifted up to the Lord.
Pamela Gosnell
August 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the entire family.
August 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the entire family.
Pamela Gosnell
Karen Wilson
August 14, 2014
Gary - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around your Mom and bring her home. Your forever friend from Iowa....
Georgia Littlefield
August 14, 2014
Stacey, you and your family are in my thoughts in your time of grief...
Sincerely, Georgia Littlefield
Denise Nicholson
August 14, 2014
Deb and Family- So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in remembering all the good times shared.
Denise Nicholson
August 13, 2014
Prayers are with each loved one as we accept the inevitable and rejoice in a promise of life everlasting. Peace be with you.
Portia and Robert Gajewski
michael bryant
August 13, 2014
My condolences , to the entire family .
August 13, 2014
God bless you ... You are now being held in the arms of Jesus Christ and rejoicing with your loved ones in heaven.
Jim and Phyllis Skarda
August 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie S. Richardson
August 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.......
June & Frank Randle
August 13, 2014
Condolences to the family, all of your special memories with Johnnie will help you in this time of sorrow. Love from the Wisconsin Randle's (June and Frank)
Mary Ownbey
August 13, 2014
I will miss Johnnie so much I am sorry for the pain. But the laughter we shared and the years of love can never be erased. I love you all.
Sindy Clary
August 13, 2014
A woman well loved. Your grief is sorrowful to me.
Tommy Williams
August 13, 2014
Prayers going up for your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Donna Anthony
August 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! Love, Tommy & Donna Anthony
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