Johnnie Francine Helton

Johnnie Francine Helton, 60, a resident of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at the family residence surrounded by her family. Johnnie was born in Cleveland, Tennessee and she was the daughter of the late Inez Cabrera Shelton and John Fleston Shelton. Her brother, Benny Shelton and her brother in law, Jeff Dunn, also preceded her in death. Johnnie was a 1984 graduate of Bradley Central High School. She worked for Town and Country Pillows in Tunnel Hill, Georgia with over 20 years of service. At the time of her passing, she had been employed with Astemo in Rock Springs, Georgia. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and was an avid Elvis Fan but most of all, She loved being a grandmother and spending time with her grandchildren. Johnnie attended the Total Praise Baptist Church in Chatsworth, Georgia.

Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Robert Helton, Tunnel Hill, Georgia, daughters, Chasity Crandall (Nathan), Augusta, Georgia, Tiffany Burnette, Cleveland, sons, Aaron Helton (Lisa), Nathan Burnette (Jessica) all of Dalton, Georgia, her 10 grandchildren, her 1 great grandchild, sisters, Debbie Longwith (Tim), Pensacola, Florida, Sheila Dunn, Charlene Longwith, both of Cleveland, Alice Longwith, Athens, Tennessee, Sabrina Pennick (Anthony), brother, Terry Longwith (Michelle), Cleveland and several nieces and nephews.

The Remembrance of Life Memorial Service will be conducted on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 4:00 P. M. at Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel with Reverend Aaron Helton and Pastor Curt Thomason officiating. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel has charge of the arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with Johnnie's family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.