Min. Linda B. Johnson

Minister Linda B. Johnson, the third child of the late William and Eva Brooks, was born on November 4, 1947. She was called home to rest on October 31, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. Linda received her education through Baltimore City Public School System. She attended Banneker Schools through 8th grade and continued to Catonsville Senior High and graduated in 1965. Linda began her career at National Security Agency while still in high school in 1964. She worked for NSA for 34 years before retiring to pursue God's calling to Missionary work. Linda MARRIED William Johnson in 1967 and from this union one daughter, Eva Adelle Johnson, was born. Linda enjoyed playing board games including Scrabble and her favorite game, Skipbo. She was very competitive and very seldom would lose. She enjoyed spending time with her family during the holidays when she would bake her world-famous pound cake. Linda joined Morning Star Baptist Church on April 1, 1957 and remained a very active and faithful member until death. Linda was a Sunday schools teacher; member and director of the Senior choir; a member The Pearls of Wisdom; and served as President of the Great Commission Ministry; and participated in many other ministries within Morning Star Baptist Church. Minister Johnson remained a very active and faithful member until death. Linda attended the Maryland Baptist and Leadership College and Seminary, completing studies in their Leadership Program in preparation for International ministry. On May 30, 2006, under the guidance of Bishop Dwayne C. Debnam, Linda received the honor of recognition as a Minister at Morning Star Baptist Church. Linda enjoyed her volunteer work and ministered to residential at Ridgeway Manor, Brightview Assisted Living, Manor Care, Abundant Life Assisted living, and many other facilities. Her desire was to become an Elder, so she could administer Communion to the sick and shut-in. Linda's Missionary work was her passion. She traveled to many places, including Hati (for hurricane relief), Yemen, Egypt, Africa, Turkey and Russia. She loved her work with Lott Carey and GAIN. she looked forward every year to the annual Lott Carey Convention and managed to attend this past August. Linda blessed so many, many children! She sponsored a young lady from Jordan named Grace who attended school in the United States, as well as many other orphaned children through "Compassion International". She visited many of them in their home countries, such as Kenya and Ethiopia. Linda leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Eva Adelle Johnson; one sister, Page Smith; two brothers, William (Martina) and Melvin (Deborah); bonus brother and sister, Michael and Brenda Manokey, one aunt, Mary Monokey; two nieces, Allyson and Emma Drosten-Brooks; two great-nephews; Tyler and Peyton Smith; best friends, Sonia Truesdal (Hardy), Lucille Martin, Karen Lilly, Ann Pressbury and special friend, William Hebron; and a host of family and friends who will miss her daily.

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Min. Linda B. Johnson

November 4, 1947 - October 31, 2018