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Newport News: Minnie Bernell Johnson, a native of Danville, Virginia, entered the gates of Heaven, Friday March 16, 2018. She graduated Southside High School in Blairs, VA where she was captain of the cheering squad and runner up in the Miss Southside Pageant. She was also a member of the Future Teachers and Leaders of America Club. After graduating, she relocated to New Jersey where she met her husband of 47 years, Vincent L. Johnson. They had 2 children together, Vincent N. Johnson and Courtney E. Johnson (Bonneau). She also had a step-daughter, Keisha Epps. In New Jersey, Bernell was an active member of Metropolitan Baptist Church where she was the church clerk and a member of the choir. In 1994, she and her family relocated to Virginia. There, she was an active member of Little Zion Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess and also started a senior citizen ministry. She loved working with seniors. After being led by the spirit to visit other churches, the Lord led her and her husband to visit and later join, World Outreach Worship Center. Bernell was an active member of World Outreach Worship Center, where she knew she had found her church home. Under the leadership of Pastor Evenson, the lead Senior Pastor and Pastor Rush, the administrative Pastor, she and her husband Vincent became coordinators of the Nursing Home Ministry. In addition, they enjoyed working in the flower beds and gardening on the church grounds. She had a unique way of designing and creating in the flower beds. Bernell was preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Bennett and her granddaughter, Anaiya R. Bonneau. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 47 years, Vincent L. Johnson, son, Vincent N. Johnson, daughter, Courtney E. Bonneau (Yavde); step-daughter, Keisha Epps (Omar); Grandchildren, Anadia Ferguson, Tyonne Johnson, Tavari Bonneau, Landen Bonneau, Zamira Bonneau, Adonijah Bonneau and Yahje` Bonneau; and one great-grandchild, Ava Kamille Ferguson; Sisters, Olivia Fuller, Shirley Fitz (Ted) and Joan Watson (James); Brothers, Charles H. Bennett (Alene), Clifton Bennett (Jane) and John Wayne Bennett (Gloria); Sister-in-laws, Gail Bouie, Sylvia Johnson and Roxanna Johnson; Brothers-in-law, Mark Johnson, Alan Johnson and James Bouie; Godchildren Ian Bouie and Alana Bouie along with a host of nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service, conducted by Pastor Russell Evenson, will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at World Outreach Worship Center, 1233 Shields Road, Newport News, Virginia 23608. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 until 11:00, prior to the service. Arrangements under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories.

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Minnie Bernell Johnson

June 25, 1949 - March 16, 2018

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Minnie Bernell Johnson

June 25, 1949 - March 16, 2018

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