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Obituary For Ms. Cathie Jane Dye Hefner Johnson

Cathie Jane Dye Hefner Johnson, age 70, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Cathie was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio and grew up in the Ohio River Valley where she attended Shadyside High School and Mount De Chantal Visitation Academy. She enjoyed spending her time in activities such as Girl Scouts, competitive swimming and diving, Rainbow Girls, camping, junior symphony and was a member of the Shadyside High School marching band. After leaving Ohio, Cathie moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, before settling in Hickory Grove, South Carolina where she married Charles Hefner and they raised their six daughters. Throughout her life, Cathie wore many hats as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and Nana. She worked as a meat cutter, farmer, she was a member of the Hickory Grove Fire/Rescue department, and a craft maker (from rocking chairs to quilts to Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls). All of Cathie’s life experiences ultimately lead her to her dream job of nursing as she loved taking care of others and giving of herself. Cathie loved her family and was preceded in death by her parents William Hobart and Erma Jean Christy Dye, brother David Lee Dye, and her great granddaughter Alexis Nicole Hefner. Cathie is survived by her three sisters Vickie Brown, Leslie Wilhelm, and Amie Hall, daughters: Tonia Sue Dickson (late husband Marshall Dickson), Melissa Hefner Sipe (Billy), Kimberley Hefner Gallien (Andrew), Hope Marie Walker (Steve), Billie Hefner Pitts (Paul), Katie Hefner (Jeff), her thirteen grandchildren: Zachary Hefner, Amber Dickson, Marshall Neil Dickson II, Brooklyn Tiller,(Chris) Micheal Hefner, Blake Walker, Jeff Edward Easley IIl,(Zyarria) Savannah Walker, Shania Easley, Zakara Easley, Zakia Easley, Mekenzie Carter, Mauriana-Catherine Carter and four great-grandchildren: Damien Hefner, Natalie Espey, Madison Tiller, and Elijah Hefner. The family requests any flowers be sent to 2073 Apartment B McGee Road Rock Hill South Carolina 29732 and any donations be given to the American Heart Association or to the American Kidney Foundation.

All services will be private and at the discretion of the family.

Parker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Thank you all for your love, prayers, and kind words during the past 11 months. MOM, I can't believe you are gone and that it's been almost a year. We all miss you so very much, we are all finding our way without you here. I know you are back with the rest of our clan and until I get to see you again I hope you are having a blast in Heaven. Love and miss you always, Your daughter Billie Hefner Pitts

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Missy, just heard about the loss of your Mom. Joe and I are deeply sorry. You and all the family are in our prayers.

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"A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best." Sending love, prayers, peace and comfort to all family and friends of my dear friend's mother, Cathie. May she Rest In Peace and eternal happiness. With much love and compassion, Meghan A.

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Love and Hugs to you all. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Psalms 34:18. Billy and Angela

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My condolences to the family. Miss you all and I hope you all find love and peace during this difficult time. -Jessica Johnson

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Sorry you lost Cathie so soon. My prayers and sympathies during this time of grief. Remember all the good and fun times you have shared through the years.

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Sending lots of love and prayers while you navigate this monumental loss. We love you! Emma & the boys

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Heaven definitely gained a beautiful angel you were one of the most wonderful person I have meet since I moved to South Carolina thank you for being my friend and treating me like family. I'm miss you love u always.yall are in my thoughts and prayers I pray you all find peace and comfort during this time .love laura

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