Eddie Bernice Johnson memorials, funeral services scheduled

Eddie Bernice Johnson, former U.S. Rep., dead at 89

Eddie Bernice Johnson, a longtime U.S. congresswoman and trailblazer in Texas politics, died on Sunday, Dec. 31. Johnson, who represented an area which included South Dallas, was remembered by many on Sunday.

DALLAS - Longtime Dallas congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's life and legacy will be remembered at a series of memorials and services.

Johnson died on Dec. 31 at the age of 89.

A viewing for Johnson will be held at the Hall of State in Fair Park on Monday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. That Monday, a prayer service will be held at Concord Church in Dallas from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, a funeral service will be held at Concord Church at 10 a.m.

A final graveside service will be held at Texas State Cemetery in Austin on Wednesday, Jan. 10, starting at 2 p.m.

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson announced that he requested all City of Dallas flags throughout the city be flown at half-staff through Friday, January 5.

UNITED STATES - APRIL 9: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, participates in the House Democrats news conference on the Republican budget on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Eddie Bernice Johnson was a trailblazer in Texas politics, becoming the first Black woman elected to public office in Dallas in 1972 when she won a seat in the Texas House.

She later served as a representative from Texas' 30th District, which includes South Dallas, from 1993 to 2023.

Johnson was dedicated to advancing issues like healthcare, STEM, transportation, and education.

Dallas ISD's Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy was named after the congresswoman in 2015.