Rev. Agnes A. Underwood

Agnes Augusta Underwood was born on September 18, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her parents were the late Orville W. Underwood St. and Margaret Carter Underwood and there were six children in the family Agnes received her education in the Baltimore City Public Schools and was graduated from the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. She was introduced to Christ and in 1939, was baptized at Fountain Baptist Church in Baltimore There,she was nurtured and strengthened in the Christian Walk. It was on May 26, 1966 that she became a member of Providence Baptist Church . She was gainfully employed at Morgan State College as a secretary after high school graduation. She also was a skilled income tax preparer In her early years, she was known to own a car and to be a very good driver. After the age of thirty, she began to lose here vision, However this infirmity did not prohibit Sister Underwood from seeking to maintain a quality life as such she fervently sought to enhance her Spiritual development through Bible Study and critical religious experiences and activities. Her dedication led her to become a licensed minister of the Gospel. At Providence,Sister Underwood had the distinction of being a founding member of the food program. She faithfully organized travel arrangements to the Lott Carey Conventions and she was lively participant in the missionary excursion led by Rev. Marcus Woods to the country of Haiti It was readily seen that loss of sight did not lessen her zeal Christ. She attended services at Providence as often as she could . She also held worship services in her , a home that came to be known by her neighbors as a welcoming place for Bible Study with children and adults. In fact, she insisted that a sign be placed in front of her home stating that Bible Study would be resuming. Her family recalls that Sister Underwood demonstrated a great spirit of discernment . She also relished good food, was known to be “straight forward” and strictly kept all confidences. She was “classy dresser” who loved hats and she loved to sing. Sister Underwood was highly sociable. With the help of dear friends who gladly transported her, she was more than happy to be a part of family gatherings. At these events, she added much life to the fun and fellowship of the occasions While confined to the nursing home in her final days, she was uplifted by being able to vicariously “attend” the Providence Baptist Church worship services. CD's of the service were faithfully mailed and did indeed bring Sister Underwood great comfort and joy. Even the nursing home staff benefited from the record message and music. For the final seven years of her life, Sister Underwood was cared for by her niece, Margaret Underwood. She was also taken to her various medical appointments by several gracious and faithful friend.. Her brothers, Russel and Fredrick, a cherished sister, Hermella, and a dear friend, Deacon Leslie Wood preceded Sister Underwood in death. On April 28, 2013, Sister Agnes A. Underwood entered Eternal Rest with the Savior Whom she so dearly loved. She shall be lovingly remembered by her two brothers, Orville W. Jr. and William Eldridge Underwood Sr.(Nellie); a sister-in-law, Ruby Underwood; many devoted niece and nephew; caring godchildren and fond friends.

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Rev. Agnes A. Underwood

September 18, 1919 - April 28, 2013