Katherine Joyce Gordon

REV. KATHERINE JOYCE GORDON, BA, MDiv., (nee Powell), was born on January 2, 1927 in Warrenton, North Carolina to Sandy and Ella Myrick Powell. She was the eldest of four daughters, sisters Laura, Hattie, and Margaret. Katherine was baptized at the Spring Green Missionary Baptist Church in Warrenton, North Carolina at an early age. She continued her Christian walk throughout her life. Educated in the Warren County Public School System, after graduating from John R. Hawkins High School, Katherine matriculated at Little State College in Norfolk, Virginia. When her employment transferred to New York City, she eventually worked for the City of New York Department of Social Services until her retirement. During the course of her employment, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at City College, City University of New York (CUNY). In New York, Katherine mentored many young people who became lifelong friends, and friends of her extended family. After retiring, Katherine earned her Master of Divinity degree from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, New Jersey on May 16, 1994, graduating Magna Cum Laude. At Seminary, she chose to study Greek as her Biblical language. In March 1997, Katherine was ordained to preach God’s word at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Hollis, New York. Rev. Katherine Gordon, thereafter, preached and taught at numerous churches in New York and Maryland. After relocating to Baltimore from New York City, she became a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church. She loved her Pastor, Dr. Marshall F. Prentice, and looked forward to his visits at Esther’s Place, and monthly communion with Deacon Wayne Epps. Rev. Katherine Gordon continued to receive Zion’s spiritual encouragement throughout her long illness. Predeceased by her sisters, Laura P. Grissom and Hattie Lawrence, Katherine leaves to cherish her memory: her sister, Margaret; nieces, Ella Juanita, Vermonja, Faye, Zari (Joyce); nephews, William Quinn, Haywood, Larry, a god-daughter, Candice; a very special brother-in-law, Bennie Grissom; and a host of grand nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. To her sister Margaret, she will always be Kat.

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Katherine Joyce Gordon

January 2, 1927 - December 24, 2017