Patrice E. Johnson

PATRICE ELIZABETH JOHNSON, second born of three children to Anna and the late Edward S. Johnson, Sr., was born on August 5, 1953 in Baltimore, MarylandPatrice received her education in Baltimore City public schools and graduated from Mercy High School in 1971. She continued her education at Fisk University in Tennessee and finished at Mills College in Oakland, California, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Music/Sociology in 1975. Patrice had a love for music and she loved to sing. While spending time living in California she became one of the background singers for Shirley Caesar-Williams. Upon her return back to Baltimore Patrice joined Bibleway Freewill Baptist Church, where she became a part of the music ministry, “Witnesses For Christ.” The Witnesses traveled to various cities ministering the gospel through song. Patrice continued singing on praise and worship teams at the Priceless Son Worship Center. Following the leading of the Holy Spirit, Patrice moved her church membership to Unconditional Love of Christ In Action Church under the leadership of Apostle Thomas E. Jones Jr. and Pastor Gwendolyn Jones where her biblical and spiritual education was increased resulting in her receiving a minister’s license.Patrice’s primary profession was as an administrative assistant, working at Coppin State University, Superior Adult Day Care and Swift Staffing Temporary Service, and she was a claims adjuster at Maryland Casualties. Patrice also helped prepare resumes as a side job for family and friends. She even helped a few people with writing books. Patrice was a medical miracle. She was diagnosed with leukemia in 1987 and remained in remission for over eighteen years. She became ill again on July 8th, 2007 and was rediagnosed with leukemia shortly thereafter. Though the disease came back, more aggressive than before, she never let it upset her and helped others to accept what God had allowed to happen in her life. While in the hospital, Patrice stated God spoke to her, saying, “Trust Me more now than ever,” and He also said “Never again.” Patrice had a love for God, which goes without saying for anyone who ever came in contact with her. Patrice leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Gabrielle Johnson; mother, Anna Johnson; sister, Michelle Douglas and brother, Edward S. Johnson; four nieces, Dawn, Nia, Danielle and Nicole; a host of family and friends.

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Patrice E. Johnson

August 5, 1953 - September 14, 2007