Helen E. Johnson

Helen E. Harris Johnson, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, August 24 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born February 20, 1946 in Daviess County to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Riley Harris. Helen was a longtime member of Center Street Baptist Church where she was a member of the True Light Choir for 17 years and a member of the Usher Board for 29 years.

She was also preceded in death by an infant brother.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 51 years, James Johnson Sr; sons, James Johnson Jr. and Robert Johnson (Kathryn) of Owensboro; Grandchildren, Robert T. Johnson Jr., ShaQuille Johnson, Sheridan Mooneyhan, Brittany Wells, Linda Morton, Elijah Johnson, and Brad Mooneyhan; great-grandchildren, Braxton Miller and Robert T. Johnson (Tre) III.

Helen was also survived by her sisters, Nannie Adams (David), Lou Williams, and Martine Farmer (Ronald); brothers, John Harris (Brenda) and Bill Harris; and a host of cousins and friends.

The service will be 1 PM Monday at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Lewis officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 6 PM at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and Monday from 12 to 1 PM at the church.


Memories and expressions of condolence may be left at www.glenncares.com.