Sallie Kaye Johnson

On June 19, 2015, in Venice, Florida, Sallie Kaye Johnson's tired body could no longer contain her vivacious spirit. Sallie was released from her body after 72 adventurous years, and she is currently exploring the universe. Sallie was a fun-loving, energetic person who cared sincerely for everyone around her. She was a mother, a SaSa (grandmother), a sister, an aunt, a friend, and a ‘helping hand' to the thousands of people she encountered during her adventure. Sallie was an artist at heart, and she would use her creativity to brighten the lives of those around her. She also had a passion for being close to the sea and chose to reside in the Cayman Islands for the majority of her adult life. Sallie was raised in Mobile, Alabama, and graduated from Murphy High School in 1961. She attended the University of South Alabama where she received a bachelor's degree in Art. Sallie had a very successful career which included teaching, sales, and several entrepreneurial endeavors. She was the founder and co-owner of Vision Marketing and Signs of Paradise, both companies are located in George Town, Grand Cayman. Her kindness and generosity was evident through her active participation in charitable organizations which supported abused women, impoverished children and animals in need. In 2010, she retired to Venice, Florida. Sallie is survived by her two sons and their wives: Berry and Maria Kirksey of Eagle River, Alaska, and John and Leslis Kirksey of Georgetown, Grand Cayman; her grandsons Tommy, Brian, Aaron, and William Kirksey; and her great granddaughter Allison Kirksey. She is also survived by her brother Herman Johnson; her sisters Laura Woodard and Francis Johnson; and her beloved Yorkie, ‘Billie'. A service will be held for her family this week at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland, Alabama, and the following week in Grand Cayman. Per Sallie's wishes, she will be buried in the peaceful deep blue waters off the coast of her island in the sun, Grand Cayman. Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling the arrangements.