Eddie Bernice Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in Congress, a woman who fought for us in our communities will be laid to rest with a string of services that will begin Jan. 8 with a viewing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fair Park, followed by a prayer service from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Concord Church, located at 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive.
Johnson’s funeral service will then take place Jan. 9 at 10 a.m., also at Concord Church. Lastly, a graveside service will be held Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. at Texas State Cemetery in Austin.