Helen Johnson

Mrs. Helen Swizinsky Johnson, 97, of Advance, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 01, 1923 in Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Swizinsky. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Redland Church, IPHC. She was a past member of Mocks United Methodist Church where she enjoyed teaching the senior ladies' Sunday School class for many years. She loved reading, cooking, gardening, sewing, and outings with her daughter but most of all, she loved her birds and two recent loyal dog companions, Millie and Teeny. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, W. Roscoe Johnson; two brothers, Willie and Stanley Swizinsky; a sister, Veronica “Red” Michalek. Surviving are her daughter, Veronica “Roni” Barney (Tommy); two grandchildren, Janis Mayers (Brian), Jason Barney, and her grand dog, Twiggy. The family would also like to acknowledge her wonderful caregivers Joyce McClamrock, Tracie Staples-Bolduc, Vickie Frye, and all the caring staff at WellCare Hospice who loved her and treated her with the utmost compassion and respect. The family is thankful for the outpouring of love from so many friends and neighbors who have been so helpful this past year while caring for Helen.  She loved you all and the family will remember your kindness for years to come. Helen always greeted everyone with a smile and shared her laughter while caring for others. Her wit and sense of humor will live on through her colorful stories of her life experiences. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be sent to Davie County Senior Services, Attn: Kelly Sloan, 278 Meroney Street, Mocksville, NC 27028 for the Robotic Therapy Pet Program to give comfort to Alzheimer's/Dementia patients or the Humane Society of Davie County Spay/Neuter Program, 1469 N Main Street, Mocksville, NC 27028. Anyone wishing to view Mrs. Johnson or to sign a guest book, may do so at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. A funeral service with social distancing guidelines will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Redland Church, IPHC with Pastor Dave Richardson, Jr. and Mr. Tommy Barney officiating. There will be a private graveside service following at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.