Frances Marie Johnson

Frances Marie Johnson, age 74, of Cumming passed away October 10, 2020 after a two-year long painful battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Burns Crowe and Fannie Stowers Crowe, infant sister, Mary Elizabeth Crowe, and her first husband, Hubert Grogan.

Marie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jackie Johnson; her children, Joe (Cathy) Grogan, Tina (Donna) Digiorgio; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Lily, and Oliver. Also surviving are a brother, James Crowe; sisters, Wanda (Jimmy) Bruce, Faye Swanson; nephew, nieces and several cousins.

Marie touched many lives with her God-given musical talent. She has played piano and organ for several area churches. She ministered as a musical therapist with Homestead Hospice. She also enjoyed dancing (line, tap, clogging) and performing as the "keyboard chic" for 8up with Dixie band. Her bright smile and sunny disposition brought joy to many senior citizens.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Henderson and Chaplain Kwaku Kusi officiating. Interment will be Thursday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marie's honor to a church or charity of your choice.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.