Johnnie Rhea McCroskey

Johnnie Rhea McCroskey, age 84, of Wildwood, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the family home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Johnnie cherished her family above all else — her devoted husband of 69 years, her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and sports, especially cheering on the Lady Vols. She loved her flowers, the garden being just one of the ways she made the world around her more beautiful. Johnnie was a true warrior, as she was a cancer survivor.

She was a hairdresser by trade, a career that included 12 years at Miller's in Downtown Knoxville. She leaves a legacy of hard work, integrity, and loving her family and all who knew her. She was of the Baptist faith through Morningstar Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jack V. McCroskey; daughters, Pam Hines (Mark) and Betsy Cagle (Curtis); grandchildren, Ashlan Morelock (Davis), Jessie Johnson (Brian), and Tyler Cagle (Amanda); great-grandchildren, Emma Ann and Jefferson Morelock, and Madelynn and Jackson Cagle, several extended family members and cherished friends.

Graveside Ceremony and interment of cremated remains will take place at at 12:30 PM Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy,  Knoxville with Pastor Chuck  Young, officiating.. Cremation Done Properly under the care of Dotson Funeral Home & Cremation, Wildwood (865-984-5959). Online condolences and memories may be shared at dotsonfuneralhome.com.

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