Rosanna Denise Johnston
August 17, 1977 ~ May 4, 2025
Rosanna (Rosie) Denise Johnston passed away at home May 4, 2025 surrounded by her husband, parents, children and brothers. She was born August 17, 1977 in Tupelo, MS. She was 47 years old.
Rosie is survived by her husband Robert Johnston, daughter Lydia Carney, stepson Christopher Carney, parents Rick and Cindy Parks and grandparents Ann and Ray Smith as well as her siblings, aunts, uncles and extended family.
Rosie graduated from the University of Florida with a masters degree in psychology. She was a former teacher and most recently a case manager for Veterans in need which she very much enjoyed.
She loved the beach, riding the Harley with her husband and was an avid Gator football fan.
Rosie was much loved and will be missed every single day.
A celebration of life is being planned and will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.
Fly high Miss Rosie! We'll see you later!
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Rosie is my wife, she has been battling cancer for 2 years. She faught really hard and for as long as she possibly could. Rosie spent the last few days of her life with Cindy ( mom) Linda ( her daughter) with me her husband but also her brothers, and a few friends. Rosie put up one hell of a fight.
Rosie is my wife, she was fighting cancer for 2 years. Rosie never gave up she faught as hard and as long as she possibly could. Rosie was so proud of her daughter Linda for all of her accomplishment she has achieved. Rosie loved life. I will always love, and miss my wife. Rosie was way to young to have died from cancer, she spent the last few months of her life with her mom Cindy, and her daughter Linda. And she truly loved them both
Rest in Peace, Rosanna. 💕
I just can't believe you're not here. My heart is broken in a million pieces. I hope you always knew how much we loved you!
We're so proud of you!
Not a day will go by that I don't think about you and miss you!
Love, Mom
I met Rosie online and shared the same type of oral cancer. In the midst of her trial she showed me support and always gave me encouragement and strength. She was three for me in my lonely nights at hospital sharing her experience. She was always kind and strong. In our conversations we shared our fears and our hopes but most of all she shared her deep love for her husband and her parents and her beautiful daughter. And how much she loved her job. She was a very special lady and I will miss her a lot. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.
Rosie and I met when our daughters were in band together then we became friends. After she became sick, Rosie told me she received the most amazing support from Robert. She was so very brave.
I knew Rosie best as a feisty, spirited teenager whose strength and wit lit up every room she entered.
Although we didn’t see each other often, through the years, she had a way of making people laugh, even in the toughest moments, and she faced life with courage and fire.
Her presence will be deeply missed, but her spark will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Uncle Philip
She was an amazing teacher. A great example to our youth, she will be missed.♥️
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. Rest in peace.
Rosie we only met a few times! I was married to Steve Allen and we had two beautiful girls together (your sisters Hannah and Addison). You were a beautiful angel and will be missed so much. Love you always Robin
Rosie and I worked together at FWHS. We used to talk about what our lives were going to look like in the future while we sat around the fire. She and others also showed me the fun that could be had floating down the river. Years have passed since then, but my memories of her and her family and friends will not. God bless her and her family.
she was my counseler with the voa.she was a wonderful woman and help me grow. rip rosie ,you with God now
Thanks for being a good friend and the mother of our children Lydia and Chris and I will always love you for ever even were not together but you gave me a lot of years with you remember all the good times see you on the other side you will always be my friend and love 💕😘
May you fly with all the angels and between the stars and have many more beautiful experiences!🤍✨ Thinking of my sweet cousins Lydia and Chris. Sending you all my love and I hope you are surrounded by peace and comfort.
I use to work with Rosanna, love her dearly. And I had the pleasure of marring her. She was an awesome teacher, mother, and was pleasure to have known her. Rest in peace and know that we love you and will be praying for your family. Until we meet again. Rest well my friend.
I first met Rosie when she was a teacher at FWHS, What an awesomeamazing person all the way around. Rosie was full of life. I am glad I got to know Rosie, you will be missed but never forgotten.. Rest In Peace My friend "Rosie"
I am one of lydia’s close friends and I had the honor to spend the last few days of Mrs. Johnstons life with her and the whole family. She fought so hard and everyone around her could see it. She will truly be missed and was loved so much!💜
Praying for you and your loss!
There will be things that trigger tears and things that bring laughter… things that you never expected.. but they'll gently remind you all the wonderful details that made life with her such a precious gift.
Sending all our love The Parks family.
Love you baby, i miss you so much. I really appreciate that you are watching out for me. I miss you so much. I'll see you soon but it's going to be awhile. Love you baby 😘 I really miss you so much 😘
I would love to talk to you. I'll be looking forward to when that day comes. Love Sandy Please email or text me at 928.230.2297
I miss you so much baby
So sorry to hear this news. Rosie worked where I do. I didn't know her well but she seemed very courageous and kind. I will be praying for her and your family.
Rest in peace. Thank you for serving Veterans in need.
I first met Rosie when I had Christopher my first year at FWES. We became friends over the years and would talk about school a lot. She was a beautiful spirit. Hope you found Jordan up there and got to joke around a bit 💜
It's almost been 100 days, and your birthday is almost here i still think of you every day. I miss you so much. I love you baby
My heart was broken when I heard the news. Mrs .Johnston, you will definitely be missed. Thank you so much for all that you did for me and others like me. I would not be here if it weren’t for all your supporting and guidance.
RIP Rosie. I'll see you down the road.