Johnnie Helms Paxton

She was born July 13, 1940, to the late John and Lola High Helms.

Johnnie was a lifelong Union County native who loved and treasured her family. She enjoyed picking up her sister, Mary, every Sunday to attend church, and she always liked watching Judge Judy with her great-grandson, Anthony. Johnnie always thought that providing for her grandchildren was the best thing in life. Her family in return loved the time spent with her and all the precious memories that were made with her as well. Everyone especially loved New Years Day where they always enjoyed her special greens.

Along with her parents, Johnnie is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Paxton. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Neal (Tim); grandchildren, Linda Burnette (Joel), David Starnes (Carrianne), Christopher Neal (Bridgett), and Kimberly Neal; great-grandchildren, Jackson Starnes, Andy Starnes, Madison Burnette, Adyen Burnette, Triston Parke, Matthew Neal, Anthony Neal, Kaitlin Neal, Donavan Burnette, Logan Burnette, and Cheyenne Burnette; and great-great grandchildren, Payton Burnette and Carter Smith.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe, located at 204 South Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina. A funeral service to celebrate Johnnie’s life will be held following the visitation at 12:15 pm in the McEwen Colonial Chapel with Pastor Douglas Rumley officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Lakeland Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com for the Paxton family.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Johnnie Helms Paxton.