06/22/2008
Helen Louise (Hegwood) Johnson, 79, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 22,
2008 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
Born July 2, 1928, in Knoxville, Iowa, Helen was the daughter of Bruce and Delta (Worrall) Hegwood
On August 13, 1966, in Knoxville, Iowa, Helen was united in marriage to Vernon H. Johnson who preceded
her death on June 10, 2007. Her parents also preceded her in death.
Helen is survived by one aunt, Hazel Worrall of Waterloo, Iowa; one sister-in-law, Virginia
Johnson of Novinger, MO, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Helen graduated from high school in Knoxville, Iowa. After her husband, Vernon, retired, they moved
to Des Moines where they resided for a number of years. At the time of her death, Helen
was a resident of Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Helen loved watching TV and traveling, for if the word Go was mentioned, she was ready.
After moving to Kirksville, Helen transferred her membership to the Faith United Methodist Church in Kirksville.