Mozelle D. Johnson

Mozelle Duncan Peters Johnson, daughter of the late David and Victoria Duncan, was bon February 1, 1918 in Bivens, Texas. She entered eternal rest on Friday, July 25, 2003. She was the youngest of fourteen children, all of whom preceded her in death.Mozelle received her elementary education at Rosenwald School in Texas. Due to the death of her father when she was nine years of age, Mozelle’s mother moved with her and one sister to Chicago, Illinois, where she graduated from DuSable High School. She furthered her education in accounting at Baltimore Junior College.Mozelle met and married Albert F. Peters, Jr. Their union was blessed with three children, Louise Victoria, Eleanor Ruth and Albert David. Albert David and Louise preceded her in death. The children’s father died when they were quite young and 4 ½ years later, Mozelle met and was united in marriage with Ernest A. Johnson, a union lasting 16 ½ years.Having a Christian mother, her religious training began when she was quite young. Mozelle was baptized in Texas shortly after her father’s death. After moving to Chicago she joined Progressive Baptist Church where she participated in many youth activities. After marrying Albert Peters, they joined United Baptist Church in May 1944 where Rev. Baxter L. Matthews was Pastor. In June 1944, Mozelle immediately joined the Helping Hand Circle and the Usher Board. She served faithfully and diligently in these and in many other organizations and missions of the Church including the Mothers’ Club, Missionary Society, Girl Scouts, Harvey Johnson Center volunteer, Sunday School teacher, President’s Unit, Deaconess Board, Comfort Committee and the Lenten Lunch Bunch. Mozelle loved and enjoyed working in the Church. The word “no” was not in her vocabulary when she was asked to serve. Her Outstanding and Continuos Service Award and the Woman of the Year Award in 1977 attest to the church’s recognition of her valued service and spiritual commitment.Always involved in many activities, she was Past Worthy Matron of Eureka Chapter #11, Order of the Eastern Star. She dearly loved and enjoyed her chapter. After working 23 years with the Baltimore City Department of Finance, Bureaus of Accounting, she retired and pursued other interests. She enjoyed helping the elderly by taking them to the market, bank, doctor, or by rendering other needed assistance. Mozelle thoroughly enjoyed her hobbies of bowling, playing pinochle, fishing, gardening, and visiting the sick.Mozelle was truly a mother of mothers and a kind an compassionate friend.She leaves to cherish the memory of her life: her devoted daughter, Eleanor Peters Matthews; one grandson, Keith David Peters; two great-grandsons, Kyle David Peters and Kristopher Crosby Peters; a great-granddaughter, Kristen Crosby; one son-in-law, Gasson David Bradford; a niece, a nephew, cousins, and a host of friends.

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Mozelle D. Johnson

February 1, 1918 - July 25, 2003