Baby Grace Pendelton (Lansing)

Evangelist and Prophetess, Baby Grace Pendelton, age 82, transitioned into eternal life on August 6, 2018, at The Regency at Lansing West in Lansing, Michigan. She was born January 23, 1936, to Annie Cora Jones and Ernest Jones, in Wrightsville, Georgia.

Baby Grace was the first of six children, and was a devoted mother and wife, who loved her family. She was a licensed Cosmetologist, an Evangelist and Prophetess, spreading the word of God and singing the Gospel across the United States, as a visionary servant of God, who’s ministry journey would span over five decades. Her immense passion for traveling was evidenced by several nationwide revivals and the many diverse locations she traveled, always prepared and ready to preach the Gospel. She loved cooking, supporting her children in their academic and athletic endeavors, sporting events and offering words of encouragement and adoration for education, perseverance and wisdom to all. She shared many proverbs to assist in understanding God’s plan for us all, but committed to always put God first and watch the miracles and blessings of Christ manifest through servitude, love and faith. She loved to laugh and share her spirit of a prayer warrior, community outreach leader and a faithful servant of the Lord.

Evangelist and Prophetess Pendelton, accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age, establishing a traveling ministry and 100-voice choir and praise team. Under the leadership and guidance of the word of God, she relocated to Arlington, Texas and established The Pentecostal Compassion Church of God in Christ Ministry. All eight of her children were indoctrinated and brought up in the church in diverse roles to serve the Lord as she served and gave her life to serve others in the capacity of Choir Director, Nurse, Sunday School Teacher, Minister and Prophetess, songstress and anointed piano player.

She leaves to cherish her precious only surviving sister, Jackie Jones; three daughters, Vivian D. Burnette, Holt Michigan, Dr. Saroya N. Pendleton-Brown, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Latressa A. Rauls, Flint, Michigan; two sons, John F. Pendelton Jr., Lansing, Michigan, and Anthony D. Pendelton, Richmond, Virginia, and Best friend, confidant and collaborator in Christ, Pastor Cora Duncan, Godson, Richard "Ricky" Todd, Jr.. Evangelist and Prophetess Pendelton, was and will always be remembered as a doting grandmother of 13, and 18 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Pendelton Sr.; daughters, Sonia Tobias, Tear B. Cochran, and Tonya L. Pendelton; parents.

The family of Evangelist and Prophetess, Baby Grace Pendelton wishes to express our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and support shown during this time of bereavement. We are eternally grateful for your prayers, fellowship, and gestures of love. May God richly bless and keep you.