Winnie H Johnson, (1961 - 2018) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Let the memory of Winnie be with us forever

56 years old
Born on September 25, 1961 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Passed away on August 8, 2018 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Winifred Johnson . We will remember her forever.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

After a three year struggle with metastatic breast cancer, Winifred "Winnie" Johnson Mitchell, 56, left this life on August 8, 2018 at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ with family by her side. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 25, 1961, she was the third of five children parented by Morris F. Johnson Jr and Willie Mae (Hodge) Johnson.

A lifelong resident of New Jersey, she attended elementary school in Jersey City and graduated from Plainfield High School. In 1985, Winnie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University. She later received a diploma from New York University in Paralegal Studies.

In 1988 she met the love of her life Gordon Mitchell and in 1992 they married. Gordon has loved and cherished her for almost thirty years.

A woman of deep and abiding faith, Winnie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Jersey City before relocating to central New Jersey where she became an active member of Hosanna South Brunswick Church. She enjoyed participating in Bible Study and consistently read scripture.

In her leisure, Winnie enjoyed reading, the theater, concerts, exercising at the gym and travelling with family and friends.

A beautiful human soul, Winnie always encouraged others to pursue their dreams. She encouraged others not only through words but through action. Friends, family and co-workers all have memories of Winnie's many acts of kindness. Possessing a heart of and a generous, thoughtful, loving spirit, Winnie was an inspiration to many. She is sorely missed but we recognize that God has called her home.

Winnie is survived by husband: Gordon Mitchell of Kendall Park, NJ; sisters: Karen Johnson of Helotes, TX; Elisa Johnson of Jersey City, NJ; and Olivia Johnson of Plainfield, NJ; nephews: Grant Harrison of Phoenix, AZ and Darren James II of Wyncote, PA ; great aunt Edythe Jackson of Hamilton, NJ; sister -in-law: Debbie (Peter) Grove of Cheshire, UK; brother-in-law: Colin Mitchell of Garfield, NJ and a host of extended family and friends.

The Homegoing Service for Winnie was held at Hosanna South Brunswick Church on August 18, 2018.

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August 8, 2022

Today four years ago I lost my best friend..buddy...and a very loving caring sister who was always there for me. We loved spending time together...sisterly time we watch westerns on cable every Saturday and we would both read the paper and she shared the half she had read and passed it over to me and I did the same. We watched Christmas shows together and I better let her know when the grinch was on. We would see Broadway shows together and concerts. We saw our last two Broadway shows together. We had planned for us and my little sister to stay in a hotel overlooking the New Year festivals..she wanted to see one more year but God had other plans. She wasn't afraid of dying she was afraid of leaving us broken hearted. Death is just a rite of passage for all of us.
No matter how long she is gone I carry our memories...laughter and her beautiful smile and grace in my heart. I love her so much and she love all her family and friends.
I still cry for her but I know she would say don't cry for me I am alright. And I will see you soon and we all will be with our father and all our families who have gone before us.
Bye for now and I know your watching and smiling with me.

September 25, 2020

Winnie it is your Birthday and we get to share our age on this day until mine rolls around in November. It is your second Birthday in heaven already. I know that your celebrating Birthday with the loved ones who have gone before us. I almost picked up the phone to wish you a Happy Birthday. But I will stick a candle in a cupcake and blow it out for you.

We miss you so, I miss you so. But my comfort is that you are in the loving arms of mom , grandmother, aunts and big head Morris.

Until we meet again, sis this cupcake is for you on this special day.
Love Always your Big sis Elisa.

August 8, 2019

Winnie it has been a year today since you left me. It seems like only yesterday we were making plans to go out somewhere. It hasn't been easy . I still miss you terribly. You will never be forgotten. You live in my heart and soul.
HAPPY FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN SIS.

October 3, 2018

I am so very sorry for your loss. Our Creator purposed for us to live forever, so having to cope with the death of a loved one feels very unnatural. Soon, we will be able to experience the truthfulness of Gods promise "And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing" (1 Corinthians 15:26). What better hope than to know that God will very soon bring an end to death and all the pain we face (Revelation 21:4). My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Winnie.

September 25, 2018

Happy First Birthday in Heaven
love and miss you
Elisa

September 25, 2018

Tears are God's gift to us, our Holy water, that heals us as the Tears flow.
If Tears could build a Stairway , your Loving sister, Elisa would walk right
up to Heaven and bring you back. RIP, Winnie.
"For God so love the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that who so
ever believe in him should not perish but have everlasting life. " John 3:16

August 18, 2018

I was Blessed to have Winnie as my VERY first best friend when I was younger, in High School we joined the rifle squad and other clubs Together. We used to practice in my backyard throwing those rifles at each other. That’s who she was, kind - gentle- and tough. I was Blessed by her friendship during the worst times of my youth. Life got busy and I regret not re-connecting with her. I am thankful I got to see her wedding pics and to see that as she grew, so did her beauty. To her family and friends I am so very sorry for your loss. So very VERY SORRY.......

August 17, 2018

corrected name Jean Crawford
jcrawford@njcu.edu

August 17, 2018

To Elisa and to the Family
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family, not only during this difficult time, but always.  " Don't think of her (Winnie) as gone away, just
think of her, as Resting in a better place. Always think of her (keeping the
memories alive) Think of her, as living in the Hearts of those she touched...
For nothing loved, is ever lost, and she was loved so much." E. Brenneman
As always,  "For everything there is a Season, and a time for every matter under Heaven:  A time to be born, and a time to Die, etc. " Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
A Prayer for the Grieving: God is Good all the time, You are God, you know what we don't know, your ways are not our ways, but your thoughts and plans are higher. God I am asking for you to hold those who are grieving,
especially Lisa (Elisa one of my closest friends close to your heart today, please love all of them in a way they have never known, let them feel your
amazing love, may your love be more than enough during this time. And
Lord please wipe their tears, let them know they are never truly alone, and
when everything in this world is lost, Your love remains, today forever, and
always.   "May this Family be Blessed and Continue to be a Blessings to others"

August 16, 2018

I was not fortunate to meet you in person, however I did meet your absolutley funny sister Elisa. What a joy to be around! She has kept me abreast of your condition since her and I first met. You have been in my prayers and thoughts since then. Your loved ones family and friends send deep felt sympathies and prayers as you transition painfree, loved and gracefully cared for walking in favor. Winnie you are adored sweet sis.
Sincerely your other sister ''across the big pond'' in Paris, France.

August 15, 2018

So sorry to hear of the passing of a fellow sister named "Winifred" or "Winnie". I was adding a tribute to my late husbands memorial, and a feeling told me to glance through other tributes... low and behold I see my sister from another mother. I am #3 of 12 children and I have a soft spot in my heart for any woman named "Winifred" or "Winnie". May you Rest In Paradise! Lovingly, "Winnie"

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August 8, 2020

Only seems like yesterday ,when I hugged you and said goodbye. Remember how we use to get on Olivia about staying in touch only if she needed us for something. So Olivia called me out of no where and said over and over again how much she misses me and love me over and over. Then she calls the next day to ask me a favor. I let her know I was on to her.. She tried to play dumb and said she does not remember due to brain injury she suffered..
This has been a strange year Winnie. My long medical journey I started this year, and this crazy Covid 19 which you are blessed not to have to deal with especially in the health condition you were in. I can't watch the shows we together anymore, not the same. There are times I wish I could tell you about my day. A pair a shoes came in a little too small. Which you could take them, you would look great in these. And I can't wait to be with you so we can talk and laugh like we use to. And heard you say I am so silly and don't have a lick of sense.

Gone but Never Forgotten

September 27, 2019

Hey cousin! You are often thought about. Miss you.

Happy second Birthday Anniversary in Heaven.

September 25, 2019

I have always looked forward to your Birthday, because we were the same age for a couple of months. Plus it perplexed people when we were asked our age as a child. My Beloved sister I can not be with you today, I can not being you a gift. But I can send you a kiss and a smile from me to you. Maybe with time there will be less tears and more smiles when I think of you on your Birthday and Hollidays. You brought a lot of joy to our family, friends,acquaintances and lastly even joy to those who didn't know but though me. Cause my smile was your smile. Girl if you can turn it up cause it is your day.

with all the love in my heart
Elisa

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