Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory announces the death of Mrs. Tommie Kay McCullough Johnson age 78 of Swainsboro on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Emanuel County to T.A. (Mac) and Mildred Abney McCullough. She graduated from Swainsboro High School class of 1964. She married the love of her life, Mr. Billy E. Johnson, and were together for 48 years. Through her may years in Swainsboro, she was employed with Delores & Woody's, First Federal Savings & Loan, and retired from East Georgia College. She was instrumental in the success of the family business Maryland Fried Chicken with her husband for 38 years. Mrs. Johnson was member of the Swainsboro First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Carol Anderson, Grandson Christopher Chalker, Great-Nephew Kason Anderson, and Niece Aimee Anderson.

She is survived by:

Her Daughters: Hope Johnson Fagler (Mike) of Swainsboro and Misty Chalker of Swainsboro.

Grandchildren: Michael Shane Johnson of Greenville, TN, Corey Payton Chalker (Erin) of Swainsboro, Macy L. Fagler (Dylan) of Swainsboro.

Great-Grandchildren: Reed Chalker and Jones Chalker.

Special Brother-in-Law: Gary Anderson of Sandersville, GA.

Beloved Niece: Windy Brantley (Ricky)

Beloved Nephew: Shannon Anderson of TN.

A number of special and loved relatives.

A Special Companion: Randy Carter

Her Fur Babies: Nick, Cody, Snow, and Tiger.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church of Swainsboro with Rev. Jim Harrell and Rev. Casey Shaw officiating.

Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery

The family will receive friends during a visitation on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Tomlinson Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Matthew Anderson, Ben Jones, Gage Afflerback, Robert Johnson, & Tracy Johnson.

Honorary Escorts are faculty & staff of East Georgia State College, Shannon Anderson & Patrick Afflerback

Should friends desire memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society  428 Bull St UNIT 205, Savannah, GA 31401.

Please visit www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook.

Tomlinson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for the services of Mrs. Tommie Kay McCullough Johnson of Swainsboro.