Funeral service of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson held at Concord Church
DALLAS – The celebration of the life of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson continues.
Her funeral was held Concord Church in Dallas on Tuesday, ahead of her graveside service at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin Wednesday.
The trailblazer died on New Year's Eve at 89 years old.
EBJ, as many called her, served the North Texas community for over 50 years, 30 of which were in Congress.
She leaves behind a son, three grandsons, and five great grandchildren, including three great granddaughters, two of whom unveiled her portrait in DC.
Watch her funeral service in the player above.
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