Glenda "Denise" Johns Rowell

Hickox – Glenda “Denise” Johns Rowell, 62, of Hickox passed away early Wednesday morning (December 24, 2025) at her residence after a long courage battle with cancer.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Harvey Elmer Johns and Annie Grace Williams May. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather, Donnie May; and her father and mother-in-law, Virgil and Dottie Rowell.

Denise was a bus driver for Brantley County and a nail tech for many years. She was very crafty and enjoyed making cakes, sewing, wood working and a lot more crafts. Denise loved going to the beach and especially loved spending time with her grandkids.

Survivors include her husband, Randy Rowell of Hickox; a son and daughter-in-law, Brandon Rowell (Liz) of Hickox; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Erica Rowell (Joey Queen) of Hickox and Jamie Berrie (Josh) of Brunswick; a step daughter, Brandy Gill (Robbie) of Offerman; 10 grandchildren, Annilynn Grace Johns, Ross Devin Johns, Mattie Jules Johns, Ellie Jo Rowell, Emmie June Rowell, Brandson Crue Rowell, Elmer Jude Berrie, Rachel Leigh Berrie, Hunter Gill and Cole Gill; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion Strickland (Alan) of Hickox and Missy Cleland (Robbie) of Raybon; step mother, Susie Johns of Callahan; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Monday evening (December 29, 2025) from 5pm – 7pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon (December 30, 2025) at 2pm with Bishop Ricky Knox and Rev. Marlan DePratter officiating . Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Rowell, Hunter Strickland, Byron Strickland, Blake Cleland, Tony Sheppard and Jerome Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.