Dennis Cole informed TBGB and the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild that Essie Johnson-Lane, long-time Chicago Chapter Representative of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, has passed away.

Dennis says: “Please keep Essie’s daughter, Faye (Wanda), Essie’s twin sister Bessie and the entire family, along with our Chicago Chapter of officers and members in your daily prayers. We will notify you of pending arrangements as soon as they are available to us.”

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  1. Anonymous May 3, 2009 at 10:03 pm - Reply

    Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2009
    10:00AM Musical Tribute
    11:00AM Celebration Services
    First Baptist MB Church
    4220 W. 18th Street (18th & Keeler)
    Chicago IL 60623
    773.522.3300

    Cards and Condolences may be sent to:
    Wonda Faye Harris
    1357 N. Menard Ave
    Chicago, IL 60651

    If you need additional Info you may contact: Malcolm Williams 773.919.0880

  2. Bob Marovich May 4, 2009 at 3:04 am - Reply

    Malcolm, thank you for the information.

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