Helen Louise Johnson
January 25, 1926 ~ March 6, 2013
Mrs. Helen Louise Johnson, age 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born January 25, 1926, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, to Randolph Watkins and Ethel Louise Holley who preceded her in death.
Helen received a High School Diploma in 1943 from Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia. In 1948, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. She was united in marriage in June, 1954 to Dr. Norman Jack Johnson who also preceded her in death on November 1, 1986. To this blessed union, one son was born, Michael Oliver Johnson.
She began her professional career in Jefferson City working as an Administrative Assistant for State Representative DeVerne L. Calloway of St. Louis. For seven years, she was employed in the business office at Lincoln University in Jefferson City as Disbursing Supervisor and Assistant to the Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. She was later employed as Director of Veterans Affairs and Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Beckley College in Beckley, West Virginia.
Helen was inducted into the Beta Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., West Virginia in Spring 1952. She held a Golden Life membership and was an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., for 60 years. She served as Regional Director of the Central Region from 1978 to 1982, and was the current co-chair of the Regional Directors' Connection. Nationally, she was a member of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. On the local level, she served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Membership Chairperson in various chapters in the Midwest, Southwest, and Central Regions. While Helen served as chair of the Jefferson City Alumnae Chapter Social Actions Committee, a forum was hosted by the chapter that led to many dialogues on fair housing in the Jefferson City community.
She received several community service and leadership awards from Greek letter and civic organizations, the Governor of the State of Missouri, and Boy Scouts of America. She was a member of the NAACP, Missouri Association for Social Welfare, Cole County Democratic Women's Association, National Council for Negro Women, Missouri Academy of Science, and Black Women's Agenda. She was a past president of the Southern West Virginia Chapter of Links, Inc. She was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church, Jefferson City, Missouri for more than 40 years.
Helen leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted son, Dr. Michael O. Johnson, and his wife Lisa, three loving grandchildren, Lauren Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, and Megan Scott, all of St. Charles, Missouri; her beloved sorority, church family, and friends. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Second Baptist Church, 501 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, Missouri, Reverend Cornell C. Sudduth Sr., Pastor. Additional visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at Grace Episcopal Church.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, Grace Episcopal Church, 217 Adams Street, Jefferson City, Missouri, with The Reverend Shariya Molegoda officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1303, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-1303.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Mike and family, Your mom was one of a kind. I worked with her and your dad many years ago at Lincoln. What a joy they both were. Your dad and I would always cut up about me having pork chops for supper and good ole gravy. Ha. He was quite a character. Your mom was just the sweetest person. It’s probably been five years or so since I’ve seen her but I went and surprised her one day and we had such a nice visit catching up. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Rhonda Gaston Lindsay (Dr. Nathan H. Cook’s secretary)
Mike and family, Your mom was one of a kind. I worked with her and your dad many years ago at Lincoln. What a joy they both were. Your dad and I would always cut up about me having pork chops for supper and good ole gravy. Ha. He was quite a character. Your mom was just the sweetest person. It’s probably been five years or so since I’ve seen her but I went and surprised her one day and we had such a nice visit catching up. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Rhonda Gaston Lindsay (Dr. Nathan H. Cook’s secretary)
Your mom had a special home in my heart. We would laugh and talk about our family books we needed to write (we both had some doozies to talk about).
Loved her dearly and will miss her.
Blessings and prayers to you and the family and friends who will miss Helen.
Paula Bone
Your mom had a special home in my heart. We would laugh and talk about our family books we needed to write (we both had some doozies to talk about).
Loved her dearly and will miss her.
Blessings and prayers to you and the family and friends who will miss Helen.
Paula Bone
Mike, I met your parents over 40 years ago when your Mom and I were patients in the hospital and shared a room. We became good friends – she was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed. My mother, Julia Johannesmeyer and I will always treasure our friendship with your Mother. I’m sorry we weren’t able to attend her services but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Nancy Maxwell Freeburg, Mo.
Mike, I am so sorry to learn of Helen’s passing in the Beckley, WV newspaper today. I worked with her at Beckley College & both she & your grandmother were 2 of the most wonderful ladies I have ever known! Your mother & I have kept in contact since she retired & moved to be close to you. She always talked how proud she was of her family. She will be missed! My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
I have been thinking about ms johnson for last 20 year everytime
i pass her house that she used to lived and could not find out where she moved. Today when I read the obitiuaries , tears came out of eyes that God ended my search. We were friends, though she was my dad age and was working as a
financial aid director and i was a college freshment 1990. She talked about her son being a doctor and how much she was proud of him but I never got to meet him. my sympathy to you dear son
of ms johnson may god rest her in peace amen
your friend in sympathy
maryam rana beckley wv
I have been thinking about ms johnson for last 20 year everytime
i pass her house that she used to lived and could not find out where she moved. Today when I read the obitiuaries , tears came out of eyes that God ended my search. We were friends, though she was my dad age and was working as a
financial aid director and i was a college freshment 1990. She talked about her son being a doctor and how much she was proud of him but I never got to meet him. my sympathy to you dear son
of ms johnson may god rest her in peace amen
your friend in sympathy
maryam rana beckley wv
You are in my prayers Dr J, can tell Mrs Johnson had a lovely spirit. Betty
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the family of the late Mrs. Helen L.Johnson…
Michael, I am sadden to hear of your mother’s passing. I have not seen or heard from you since we graduated from high school, however, I often thought of you… (going down “big jackson” on our bikes). I will always remember and cherish both of your parents, as they were part of my childhood growing up in Jeff City. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. May you find comfort in knowing that your life has been enriched by having shared their love. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.I remembered your mother as being an amazing person and she will truly be missed. My condolences to you and your family.
Renee L. Parker
To the family of the late Mrs. Helen L.Johnson…
Michael, I am sadden to hear of your mother’s passing. I have not seen or heard from you since we graduated from high school, however, I often thought of you… (going down “big jackson” on our bikes). I will always remember and cherish both of your parents, as they were part of my childhood growing up in Jeff City. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. May you find comfort in knowing that your life has been enriched by having shared their love. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.I remembered your mother as being an amazing person and she will truly be missed. My condolences to you and your family.
Renee L. Parker
I join you in mourning the loss of your mother and my sister in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
We are so sorry for your loss.
I had the pleasure of meeting this most special lady. I also had the priviledge of working with her loving son, Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of your loss. May God hold you extra close since He called His Angel home.
Most Sincerely,
Donna Ragsddale
I had the pleasure of meeting this most special lady. I also had the priviledge of working with her loving son, Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of your loss. May God hold you extra close since He called His Angel home.
Most Sincerely,
Donna Ragsddale
Mike,Lisa & Family On behalf of the Teal cousins in Maryland,New York,Virginia & Arizona, I offer our sincere condolences. Helen was a gem of a person. I will miss our chats. Toni
Dr. J and family, so saddened to hear about the loss of your mother, M-I-L, and g’ma. She sounds like a wonderful Lady and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers for all of you, thinking of you with sympathy, Patti Tallo
Mike, My Soror Helen was a special, special human being. Perhaps the most gracious person I have ever known, to be in Helen’s company was to feel love, warmth and acceptance. She will always have a place in my heart. So often when I think of genuine goodness and kindness, I think of Helen. My prayers have been with you, and will continue to be so.
Jean Ingram
Mike, My Soror Helen was a special, special human being. Perhaps the most gracious person I have ever known, to be in Helen’s company was to feel love, warmth and acceptance. She will always have a place in my heart. So often when I think of genuine goodness and kindness, I think of Helen. My prayers have been with you, and will continue to be so.
Jean Ingram
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Ms Johnson. We kept in contact for a very long time. I was her assistant when she worked at Beckley College in the Veterans Affairs Department. I loved her so much. I am going to miss her as well as talking to her on the phone.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Mark Dix
Burlington, NC
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Ms Johnson. We kept in contact for a very long time. I was her assistant when she worked at Beckley College in the Veterans Affairs Department. I loved her so much. I am going to miss her as well as talking to her on the phone.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Mark Dix
Burlington, NC