With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jannie Easley, 87, of Newark, NJ, formerly of Cades, SC, widow of John Easley, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Jannie (born JohnnieMae) Staggers-Easley was born on July 24, 1938 to the late John Staggers and Hattie Jane Knowlin-Staggers in Cades, South Carolina.

At an early age, Jannie attended her family church, Goodwill Freewill Baptist Church, with her parents.  This is where she learned of The Lord and was grounded in her faith.  She received her formal education in the public school system of Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

Jannie later moved to Newark, New Jersey where she met and married the late John Easley.  In this Union, they raised four children.  After marriage, she changed her name from JohnnieMae Staggers to Jannie S. Easley.  She later joined the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey where she was a member for many years.

Jannie always had the desire and determination to be self-employed. So, she took the leap of faith and started her cleaning service business. Jannie was an extremely hard-working person. She was self-employed for many years up until her passing.

Jannie, peacefully, departed this life to her eternal home on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her Loving Family.

She was preceded in death by her husband: John Easley; her parents: John Staggers and Hattie Jane Knowlin-Staggers; sons: Joyner "Joe" Staggers, Troy and Larry Easley; Brothers: John, Moses and Elijah Staggers, sisters: Ivernell Staggers, Doretha Montgomery, Bessie Lee Harris and Rosetta Major; brothers-in-law: Samuel Montgomery, Elder Gene Robert Major, Rev. Charles L. Harris and Harry Brayboy.

She leaves to cherish precious memories: her daughter: Jazmine Easley; goddaughter: Michelle Orlando; godson: Michael Clark, honorary son: Mario Rivera; granddaughter: Teresa Mitchum; honorary grandchildren: Keyona, Nadira and Kayla; great-grandchildren: MyAsia Boyd, Marquise and Malachi Mitchum; two sisters: Geneva Brayboy and Masine Staggers; sister-in-law: Virginia Staggers; a special aunt: Ivedell Staggers; a host of nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292 .