Johnnie Kate Brown

1942 - November 24, 2022

MRS. JOHNNIE KATE SINGLETARY BROWN, age 80, of Rhine, GA, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Obituary for Johnnie Kate Brown

MRS. JOHNNIE KATE SINGLETARY BROWN, age 80, of Rhine, GA, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, November 26, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with Mr. Bobby Ryals officiating.

 Mrs. Brown was born in Telfair County at her homeplace. She was a 1959 Graduate of Dodge County High School and a dedicated member, Sunday School Teacher, and VBS leader for many years at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Johnnie Kate worked for over 30 years in the textile industry as a seamstress for Milan Manufacturing Company and later for Dowling Industries. She and her husband were co-owners and operators of Hilliard Grocery and John K’s Restaurant in Rhine for many years. She was a dedicated wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, fishing and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was a Godly mother and a devout Christian lady who was loved by many. Johnnie Kate was the daughter of the late Florence Hilliard Singletary and Marshall Singletary and was preceded in death by her beloved Husband, John K. Brown.

 She is survived by her 2 Daughters – Kay Lowery (Todd) and Vicki Stuckey (Dana), both of Rhine; 3 Grandchildren – Michael Lowery (Lauren) of Dublin, Alexandra Cadwell (Colt) of Eastman, and Laura Watkins (Jay) of Rhine; 5 Great-Grandchildren – Jace Watkins, Jess Watkins, Jaycob Watkins, John Tillman Cadwell, and Beau Lowery; Sister-In-law – Patsy Brown; 2 Brothers-In-law – Horace Pitts and John Roberson; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

 The family will receive friends at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery from 10:30AM-11:00AM Saturday before the service and may be contacted at the family residence, 1543 Telfair Line Road, Rhine, GA 31077. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rhine, GA 31077.


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