Nellie Sue Johnson

Nellie Sue Johnson of Bryan, 84, died on April 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma on February 15, 1938 to Floyd and Cozy Cain. In 1956, she graduated from Stilwell High School, after starring on the basketball court for the Lady Indians. That same year, she met the love of her life, Cecil Johnson, who would become her husband.

She was a kind, wise, and loving person, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She raised her daughter and son through their high school years in North Shore, a suburb of Houston, Texas.  Later, Sue and Cecil managed their Lazy J cattle ranch in Caldwell, Texas, a home away from home for the family. There, Sue would host numerous family holiday gatherings, as well as special events promoting the Limousin cattle industry. One of her favorite past times, other than her family, was creating beautiful porcelain dolls which she sold at various craft shows and charity events. The dolls that she gave to her grandchildren will always provide them with cherished memories of their “Nana”.

Sue was a member of First Baptist Church of Bryan and dedicated her time and talents to several community and charitable organizations, including: Life Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the President of the Caldwell Women’s Lions Club, and a volunteer for the Caldwell Christian Care Ministry.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Cecil Johnson; daughter Dana Sarles and husband Les III; son Christopher Johnson and wife Bernadette; grandchildren Danielle Govea, Kimberly Sarles, Les Sarles IV and wife Shannon, Travis Johnson and wife Lauren, Jacob Johnson and wife Autumn; great grandchildren Maddox Govea, Payton Govea, Alexa Johnson, Blakely Sarles, Maddie Johnson,  Hayes Sarles, Jameson Johnson, and Jace Johnson. Sue is also survived by the last of her nine siblings, Gary Cain and wife Donna. She was preceded in death by her siblings Carl Cain, Flo Cain, Frank Cain, Clyde Cain, Wilma Eubanks, Bob Cain, Bill Cain, and Andrew Cain.

The family wishes to thank caregiver Thea Reetz of Senior Helpers for her true love and compassion in assisting Sue over these past several months.

In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those who so choose, the family requests that memorial contributions in Sue’s name be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.