Anna Johnson

Pastor Anna Johnson, daughter of the late Albert and Blanche Cohens, was born on April 29, 1920 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. She was the oldest of six children. She departed from this life to be with the Lord on April 10, 2007.Pastor Anna Johnson, was named Love by her mother and father and was fondly called Aunt Love or Love by many who knew her.Pastor Anna Johnson accepted Christ as a young girl and joined St. Mark Baptist Church in Winnsboro, South Carolina.Pastor Anna Johnson received her education in Winnsboro, South Carolina. She also attended the many educational and religious classes, seminars and workshops throughout her lifetime. She also loved to read.In 1936, she married Flemon Johnson at the age of sixteen. They were married fifty-three years upon his death in 1989. She and her husband were self-employed, they owned a grocery store and restaurant. She also worked as a technician at Kernan Hospital.Moved by God, Pastor Johnson raised and helped to rear many children, some who have preceded her in death. She taught all of them the love of God. As a young girl Pastor Anna Johnson began her ministry at the age of five years old as she preached under the Channeyberry tree in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Many old and young would come to listen to the word of God. She joined St. Mark Baptist Church in Winnsboro, South Carolina. After moving to Baltimore, she joined Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church. Later she joined Little Mt. Hebron Baptist Church on South Schroeder Street with her husband. When the church moved to George Street, Reverend Anna Johnson was inspired to name it New Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. There she worked diligently and earnestly for the Lord. New Mt. Hebron moved to 2016 West North Avenue. There she also served in many capacities, as the Superintendent of Sunday School, Superintendent of Vacation Bible School, as Deaconess, Vice President of the Missionary Circle, Advisor of the Youth Choir, Advisor of the Young Adult Choir, member of the Gospel Chorus #1 and member of the Senior Choir. She also worked with the Angels of Charity Nurses Unit. Pastor Johnson served as an Associate Minister of New Mt. Hebron Baptist Church.Pastor Anna Johnson was ordained in 1963, during her ministry for the Lord. Then in 1976, she founded and organized St. Mark Baptist Church, 2312 West North Avenue. In 1985, St. Mark moved to 1800 Druid Hill Avenue. Pastor Johnson pastored and ordained preachers, missionaries and deacons for the work of the Lord. At St. Mark Baptist Church she loved having Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Wednesday Night Bible Class, Praise and Worship Service, church meetings and afternoon Sunday services and fellowship. Pastor Johnson welcomed many old and new preachers to exercise their gifts for the Lord.Pastor Johnson received many citations, from the Mayor and Governor of Maryland, also the Channel 13 Salute to Baltimore for her various works. Pastor Johnson was a member of the Starlight Gospel Singers with her sisters Martha and Lucille.Pastor Johnson was a member of many Christian organizations: United Order of Tents J. R. Giddings and Jolifee Union – (she was a leader and organized young women) United Field Workers Convention, Eastern Star, Unity of Churches Mutual Baptist Missionary Convention, United Baptist Missionary Convention and the United Baptist Ministers Evening Conference of Baltimore, Maryland and Vicinity, Inc.Pastor Anna Johnson served as Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church and attended every service as long as the Lord allowed her until she became ill and could no longer attend.She will always live in the memories of: her daughter, Naomi Jackson Hoskins; niece, she raised as her daughter, Diane Rory (Howard Rory Sr.); her two precious boys, Albert John Rory and Howard Reese Rory Jr.; two sisters, Martha Parker (Charles Parker) and Lucille Smith; aunt, Catherine Neal; nieces, Patricia Battle, April Holland, Retta Washington (Jimmy Washington) and Dorothy Morant; nephews, Melvin Battle (Pam Battle), Willie Battle, Tony Battle and Ricky Parker; great nephews, Kevin Battle; cousins, Robert Miles (Darlene Miles) and Jerome Gilliam; goddaughters, Emma Johnson and Anna Harrod; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Anna Johnson

April 29, 1920 - April 10, 2007