Mildred Fields Johnson
November 4, 1921 ~ March 25, 2015
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Mildred Fields Johnson passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2015. Mildred was born in Carthage, NC on November 4, 1921 to the late William Neil Fields and Mae Cameron Fields. Besides her son and parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Fentress R. Johnson; brothers, Charles Fields and James Fields; and a sister, Katherine Fields Averitt.
Mildred grew up in Sanford, NC, then she and her husband moved to Rocky Mount, because of her husbands employment with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Caroline Johnson McCall and her husband Earl McCall, Sr. of Battleboro; her grandson, Earl McCall, Jr. of Nashville, NC; a sister, Margaret Hackney of New Bern, NC.; and a sister in law, Beatrice Fields of Sanford, NC. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Her son, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Johnson has been missing in action from the Vietnam War since January 19, 1968. With the loss of her beloved son Darrell, she began a lifelong mission advocating on behalf of POWs and MIAs. Mildred was a co-founder of the National League of Families of POWs/MIAs and dedicated her life on behalf of American Military Personnel captured or missing in action and their families. She traveled the country raising awareness and challenging politicians to never forget those separated from their country while in military service. Mildred has been relentless in her quest for answers.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Todd Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:30 to 3:00pm prior to the service and other times at the home. Mildreds request was that all team members and coaches of the Rocky Mount Blackbirds teams to serve as honorary pallbearers.
Flowers are accepted or donations in Mildreds name may be made to the National League of POW/MIA Families, 5673 Columbia Pike, Suite 100, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 3/29, 3:00 pm
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Caroline and family, My love and prayers are with you. I have the most wonderful memories of growing up with Mildred as a beloved aunt. Her warmth, kindness and hospitality permeate my memories. God bless you and comfort you. Love, Karen
She was a loved and a special aunt. Her cole slaw was awsome. Thinking of Caroline, Earl, & Earl Jr. We love you. Joan & Ron
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Caroline…know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Have a lot of good memories growing up with your Mama always being there for us. Loved her more than she will ever know. Kathie Walker
God bless the family
My prayers to the entire family and I Always admired Mildred for all she did for the POW ‘s. I have always prayed we would find Darrell . Remember what a handsome young man he was . I was Working with his Aunt Bea at the time and will never forget that day. I was only 21 at the time. Your family will live in our hearts forever. Rachel Lewis Cary ,NC
Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying peace for your family. The Ams Family
Dear Johnson family, I have worn my POW bra let with Darrell’s name for as long as I can remember. As a Marine, I felt that if I took it off, his service and scrafice would be lost in time. When I was 12, I remember him being listed as missing. That event affected my heart then and to this day. May God bless Mrs. Johnson and her family. She was an inspiration to all people! GySgt Ray Beasley USMC Ret.
Johnson Family, I am very sad to hear of Mrs. Johnson’s passing. I met her at the Veteran’s Memorial a few years ago and she was a very sweet lady. As a mother, I have thought of her often and wondered how she was able to go from day to day without knowing where her son was. I can’t begin to imagine what she felt every single day. I do believe she has been reunited with him in heaven and they are rejoicing together as they have finally found one another again. God bless all of you during this sad time and know you are being thought of and prayers are being said for the family.
My message is to the family of Mildred Johnson. I was in high school with Darrell who was one yr behind me. Both our fathers worked for the railroad so we were friends . I was in Nam in 68 when he was reported MIA. Every month, here in Raleigh, we, as members of the NC VietNam Veterans read the names of all our MIAs here in NC. I try and be the one to read Darrells name. So my condolences to MIldreds Family and all her work with the MIA charities Val Price RMSHS 1964 Vietnam vet 1967-1968
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God grant you peace as you remember the good times. She was a fighter and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Her sunset on earth was a sunrise in Heaven. We love you!
I went through school with her son. I will always remember what a beautiful voice he had when we were in the choir in grammar school. She is one of my heroes because of her untiring efforts to help so many people around the country. Every time I rode by the memorial near City Lake I have thought of him. Now I will think of both of them. Joy Lawson Andrews
God gives power to the faint & the weary, & to those who have no strength. He will increase. Isa. 4029 Be encouraged, God knows exactly what each of you need & will supply your every need. What a wonderful hope.