HELEN JOHNSON

JOHNSON, Helen Bowles, 94, a former Richmond resident, passed away on June 17, 2010 in a Chesapeake hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Robert Johnson; and her three siblings, Gladys Armentrout, Virginia Sweitzer and James H. Bowles Jr. Helen started her working career at Richmond Dairy. At various times in her life, she did marketing research, worked at the State Agricultural Department, taught at a daycare center, worked at a local florist and eventually was part owner of Holland House Florist in Richmond. She enjoyed bowling and was secretary of the local ladies bowling league. She was a former member of Boulevard Methodist Church. Helen is survived by her two sons, C. Richard Johnson (Antionette) of Chesapeake and R. Michael Johnson (Donna) of Henrico. She is also survived by five grandchildren, David Johnson (Debra), Diana Dann (Archie) of Powhatan, Robert Johnson (Nancy) of Glen Allen, Charles Johnson (Juli) of Atlanta and Melissa Gibson (Thom) of Mathews. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 21, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Chancellor Hamilton officiating. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 20, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com. Mrs. Johnson's family wishes to express their appreciation to the director and staff of Chesapeake Place as well as Medi-Home Health & Hospice, especially Regina Chandler. A special thanks to Annie Alston and Betty Layton-Hill for their faithful support.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.