Wilma Johnson Honeycutt

Wilma Johnson Honeycutt was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 15, 2019 after several years of decline due to dementia. Wilma was born and raised in Chatham County, NC. She married the love of her life, Johnny V. Johnson, on October 27, 1956. They were blessed with three children. Wilma was a community volunteer serving as a Brownie leader and serving in both he Apex Firebelles Auxiliary and the Apex Rescue Squad. She served with the squad for many years and continued even after the death of Johnny in November 1989. She was an avid NASCAR and local racing fan, attending many events at the local speedways. Wilma was blessed to fall in love again and married Wallace Honeycutt on October 11, 1997. They enjoyed traveling to the NC mountains and coast as well as spending time with their siblings. She and Wallace also owned a race team, winning five championships in six years. Wilma was a dedicated and loving wife who tirelessly took care of her husbands during their long and valiant battles with cancer. It was after Wallace’s death in June 2009 that Wilma began to show signs of dementia and a few years later, she began to slowly slip away from us. She loved and was loved by her children and her grandchildren. Wilma was predeceased by her parents, Cliff and Maggie Morgan, her brothers Gerald Morgan and, Glenn Morgan, and her husbands, Johnny Johnson and Wallace Honeycutt. She leaves behind her three children: Jeff (Tiffany) Johnson, Sandra (Cliff) Hale, and Stephanie (Steve) Maynard; 10 grandchildren: Jake (Meli) Jaguar, Sarah (Gavin) Maxfield, Brittany (Johnny) Holloman, John Johnson, Bryce Hale, Kasey and Thad Maynard, and Elizabeth, Emma and Ethan Johnson; four great-granddaughters: Savannah Holloman, Evie and Mabel Maxfield and Elara Jaguar; sister Lina Moody and brother Marshall (Ruby) Morgan as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and long-time friends from Apex and surrounding communities. The family would like to thank Debbie Blazemore and the staff of Transitions LifeCare for their caring efforts during Wilma’s final weeks. The visitation and service will be held at Apex Baptist Church, 110 S. Salem St. Apex, NC on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Visitation begins at 1:00pm and the service at 2:00pm. A graveside service will immediately follow at the Apex Cemetery located at 315 W. Williams St. Apex, NC In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, the Wake County SPCA, or a charity of one’s choice.

Wilma Johnson Honeycutt

April 17, 1937 - May 15, 2019