Helen Ailene Johnson

Helen Ailene Johnson, age 86 of Plainfield, IN passed away on Monday morning, October 20, 2025.

Helen was born on January 7, 1939 in Reverie, Tennessee, a daughter of Walter and Lillian (Handley) Smith. She was one of seven children: Norman Smith, Joseph Smith, Alfred Smith, Omer Smith, Grace Higbee, Floyd Smith and Anita Smith.

Helen is preceded in death by her siblings: Norman, Joseph, Floyd and Grace.

Helen is survived by her siblings: Alfred (wife Eurita) Smith of Little Rock, AR, Omer (wife Linda) Smith of West Memphis, AR, and Anita Smith of Indianapolis.

Helen married Marvin Johnson on December 21, 1957 in Linton, IN. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years: Marvin Johnson of Plainfield, IN.

Helen and Marvin’s children: Carol (husband Edward) Sibiga of Surprise, AZ, Mark (wife Anne) Johnson of Plainfield, Bruce (wife Barbie) Johnson of Plainfield, and David (wife Erika) Johnson of Monrovia.

Eight grandchildren: James Sibiga and Christie Sibiga, Aaron Johnson and Alison McKee, Brittany Stout and Kasey Schiff, Brady Johnson and Isabella Johnson.

Great grandchildren: Reagan and Gwen Stout, Parker and Michael Schiff.

Many nieces, nephews, other family members and relatives also survive.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Flanner Buchanan – Decatur Township Funeral Center, located at 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

Helen’s funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Pastor Luke Proctor will officiate.

Burial will follow at Putnamville Cemetery in Putnamville, IN where Helen will be laid to rest with many Johnson family relatives.