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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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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
Malcolm, thank you for the information.