Helen Burton-Johnson
Helen Burton-Johnson
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Helen Burton-Johnson Obituary
Helen Burton-Johnson, 70, of Charlottesville departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2009.
She was born in Scottsville, Virginia, on July 20, 1939, the daughter of the late James and Cora Jones. She was the widow of Willie Davis Johnson. Three brothers, John Jones, Bing Jones and George Jones, also preceded her in death.
Helen was a certified CNA and worked in the healthcare industry. She was very much a people person. Helen was also very outspoken and loved family, reading, travel, and her beloved companion Roxy.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Jeffery and Craig Burton of Charlottesville; a daughter-in-law, Elsie Burton; two sisters, Dabney Dade of Richmond, Virginia, and Nancy Jones of Scottsville, Virginia; four grandchildren, Wesley Burton, India Burton, Anthony Bryant and Gregory Garland; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 2009, at the J. F. Bell Funeral Home Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
J. F. Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Cynthia
January 14, 2010
To Craig and Jeff
I offer to you my most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mother and my friend. Her smile I always see and her laugh I will always hear. She is now abiding in the shelter of the Almighty where nothing from this world can do her any harm. May the love of Jesus be with you and comfort you. My prayers are with you and your family.
Timmy Johnson
December 3, 2009
Jeff,as you know your mom and i have hung out and did various things together and had a ball doing so, she will be greatly missed, as much as she was loved by all who in the past she had touched, it is now that the Lord tells us to look to the hills from which commeth our help, and we must also remember that grieving may endureth for a night but joy commeth in the morning, i share in your grief in your loss and know that this was Gods will to recieve back unto himself one of his own, for in his infinite wisdom he make no mistakes when healing come in this form, it is now that we all come together to strengthen one another during this time of grief. Love to your family and may the days ahead be filled with loving memories of such a wonderful lady, we love you'll and keep your heads up ! God Bless
Bill & Liz Perkins
November 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Margie & Evelyn
November 27, 2009
To Jeff and Craig,
We are sorry for your loss. God is with you yesterday, today and tomorrow. She is now resting in a better place until you meet her again. If there is anything that we can do please call us.
Love your cousins,
Evelyn Brittle Brown and Margie
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Shirley Haley
November 26, 2009
Cathie & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss! You'll be in my prayers.
Mary Johnson
November 25, 2009
To my good friend, I'll miss talking to you and visiting for dinner. Your family will stay in my prayers through this time of bereavment. Just remember, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
HERBERT, ADA HARRIS AND FAMILY
November 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janet Carson
November 25, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Ruth Cowan
November 25, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 25, 2009
Linda and I picture her arriving at our house, invariably bearing gifts of home-cooked food or lovely fruit. Her friendship was a gift to us. She was a dear heart. We will miss her humor and her affectionate nature so much.
Linda Thornburg and Janet Mullaney
Emma Jackson
November 25, 2009
Craig I am so sorry to hear of your loss ,May God keep blessing you and your family and I will forever keep all of you in my prayers.
Peggy Lawson
November 25, 2009
Craig & family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Dr. Jones, Debbie, Rhonda, Lois, & Peggy
marsha corbin
November 25, 2009
Jeff im so sorry for your loss
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