Johnny Jones Obituary

Johnny Fay Jones, affectionately known as Johnny Fay, passed away on March 4, 2026, in Phenix City, Alabama. Born on July 13, 1962, Johnny Fay was a beacon of love and kindness, touching the lives of all who knew her. Her warm spirit and enduring love for her family created a legacy that will forever live on in the hearts of those she cherished.

Johnny Fay was the beloved wife of Greg Horton, and together they built a life filled with joy and laughter. She was a devoted mother to her three sons, Joshua Jones, Greg Horton (Janet), and Johnathon Adam Horton, and she took immense pride in their accomplishments and journeys. Johnny Fay's legacy of love continues through her six grandchildren, Joslyn, Felicity, Danielle, Teana, Ava, and Noah, who were the light of her life. The moments she spent with them were among her most treasured, filled with cooking, laughter, and the creation of lasting memories.

She is also survived by her sister, Connie Clark; her sister-in-law, Carol Gann; her cousin, Patricia Hall; her niece, Brooke Gann; and her nephews, Cameron Gann and Corey Clark as well as great nephew Gannon Holman. Johnny Fay was preceded in death by her parents, John Clarence Jones and Lorene Hamilton Jones, and her four brothers, Ray Gann, Rex Gann, Jerry Gann, and Samuel Gann. Each family member held a special place in her heart, and she left them with countless cherished memories.

Johnny Fay was a dedicated member of the Friendship Pentecostal Church, where she found great solace and community. Her faith was a cornerstone of her existence, guiding her through life's journey and now welcoming her into her eternal Happy Place with Jesus.

Johnny Fay's interests and passions were as vibrant as her personality. She was an avid gardener, finding peace and contentment among her plants and the butterflies that would often visit. Her dogs, Sweetpea, Bama, Fatgirl, and Smokey, were her constant companions, adding joy and unconditional love to her daily life. She also found delight in her Saturday night cooking rituals with her granddaughters, sharing her culinary skills and creating a tradition that will be fondly remembered and continued.

An enthusiast of Candy Crush, Johnny Fay will undoubtedly be playing unlimited rounds in Heaven, her laughter echoing as she beats yet another level. Her memory will be cherished and celebrated at a memorial service to be held at New Beginnings Fellowship Church on Thursday March 12 at 3PM EST, where friends and family will gather to honor her extraordinary life.

Johnny Fay Jones was truly loving and kind, an embodiment of the best of us. Her presence was a gift to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and though she will be profoundly missed, her spirit will live on in the beauty of her garden, the smiles of her grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched with her gentle soul.

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