NEW GLASGOW – The sun set for Mildred May “Millie” Johnson, 64, Dartmouth, formerly of New Glasgow on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax, surrounded by her loving family. The sun rose for Millie on August 28, 1955 in New Glasgow, a daughter of the late Ernest Russell Sr. and Harriet Margaret (Izzard) Johnson. Millie was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow. She was employed with the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services, New Glasgow, as a receptionist for many years, retiring in 2017. Following, she moved to Dartmouth to be with her family. Seeking a new adventure, Millie secured part-time employment with Clarmar Care, Dartmouth, an assisted living facility where she enjoyed helping others. Millie was proud to be a charter member of the New Glasgow Black Gala Homecoming Committee. She looked forward to connecting with family and friends at each gathering. Millie was an enthusiastic, smooth dancer who would “kick up her heels” at every opportunity. She enjoyed “girls’ night out” and deeply appreciated her many friends. Millie will be remembered for shopping, old school music, “pork chops, potatoes and gravy”, her smile, infectious laugh and genuine beauty. She was very proud of her daughters and the wonderful ladies they have become. She was an amazing grandmother and was lovingly referred to as “Bill” by her great-grandchildren, thanks to Layla. For Millie, “Life has changed; not ended!” Surviving are daughters, Lovessa Johnson (Cory), Crystal Johnson (Jamie) and Alexis Johnson (Marty), all of Dartmouth; son, Bradley Johnson (Kate-lyn), New Glasgow; grandchildren, Daniel (Cynthia), Jalen, Kiara, Jaren and Kiana Johnson; great-grandchildren, Layla, Cali and Jade Johnson; sisters, Caroline Bowden, Brenda Johnson, Winnifred “Winnie” Johnson, all of New Glasgow; Gloria Johnson, Maxine Johnson Belanger, Montreal, Que.; Marion Grouse, Ontario; brothers, Norman (Betty) Izzard, Guysborough; Ernest Jr. “Storm” Johnson (Angela), Westville; Alexander "Alex" Johnson, Alma; Christopher "Chris" Johnson, Dartmouth; Joseph "Shorty" Johnson (Cookie), New Glasgow; Ricky Talbot, Halifax; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Sylvia Jean in infancy, Judy and Marilyn; nieces, Juanita in infancy and Kelly; nephews, Christopher, Steve and John; brothers-in-law, Dennis and Pierre. Millie’s family wish to thank, Dr. Bashar Jazrawi, Dr. Sue Robinson, the staff of Hematology, 8th Floor 8A, Medical Day and Intensive Care Units, QEII, VG Site, Halifax for the wonderful care she received. They especially thank Martha Brown for her continuous love and support for Millie and her family. A public visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 14th in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow. A private funeral service will be held with interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, New Glasgow. If desired, donations may be made in Millie’s memory to Holy Cross Cemetery. “Eternal rest grant unto Millie O’Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.”