Barbour, Annie May Kennedy (Age 98) of (Pisgah) Indian Head, Maryland.

Profile of Life – Order My Steps

Today we celebrate and praise God for the victorious life of God's
faithful servant, Annie Kennedy Barbour, whose steps ended on earth. Annie's steps in life began when she was born to the late Annie C. Kennedy and the late Jeremiah Kennedy, December 28, 1915 in Chestertown, Maryland. She was the tenth and last surviving child of this loving and caring family of ten.

Annie completed elementary and high school in the public school system of Queen Anne's and Kent County. This led her to a life time of academic achievement, beginning her career as a
teacher. She stepped out receiving an advanced First Grade Certificate in teaching from Bowie State Normal School Teachers College and continuing on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree from Hampton University and a Master's Degree from George Washington University, District of Columbia.

Annie taught elementary school in Kent, Talbot and Charles Counties ending as a Reading Teacher in Prince George's County.
Annie's' steps reached out for more than forty years as she touched the lives of hundreds of children and adults. She also taught Reading and Literature in the night sessions of Bowie State University.

Religious

Annie's steps included a strong commitment for God's Word. From birth through the years, she was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Burrisville Charge, Centreville, Maryland on the Eastern Shore. She was transferred to Metropolitan United Methodist in Pomonkey, Indian Head, Maryland, where she continued her active duties as Church School Teacher and Superintendent, United Methodist Women and President, Director of Vacation Bible School, Summer School Reading Program for children, Director of Plays, Director of Nursery; she instigated programs on everybody's birthday and pancake celebrations under the pastors who were sent there; namely Reverend Carter (2 years), Reverend Hinson, Reverend Sherman, Reverend Cardoso, Reverend Carmen, Reverend Watson and Reverend DeFord who gave her a certificate for faithful and outstanding service. Then Reverend Hackey was sent to serve, she continued to go to the Sunday morning services.

Annie's steps were greatly brightened when she was joined in holy matrimony to the late Henry Barbour in 1948. Her steps were brightened even more by the birth of two sons, Michael Barbour and the late Jeffrey Barbour. By then she was enjoying her new home in Pisgah, Maryland with her family.

Professional & Civic Organizations

Annie's steps included her participation in many organizations; to name a few: Life Member of NAACP and Life Member of American Association of University of Woman, National Reading Association (NRA), Alumni Associations: Bowie State University (Life Member), Hampton University, George Washington University, District of Columbia, Southern Maryland Chapter of Links, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (living up to her pledge to be an example of finer womanhood and to be a service to mankind) and last but not least the African American Heritage Society.

Annie joined the Reading Book Club by the District United Methodist where twenty books per year were to be read. She read the books and received certificates for several years. Annie was a member of the Emeritus Club of Hampton University and also a member of the Prince George's County and Charles County Teachers Association. Annie's name is included in the books of Who's Who and Foremost Women of the Twentieth Century.

Annie had a love for traveling and her steps took her to the 50 states in the U.S.A., numerous islands abroad and she touched the six continents.

Annie's steps continued to brighten when she was honored by Bowie State University an active participating alumni who endeavored to hold up the standard for developing youth.

She enjoyed many hobbies such as cooking, sewing, playing games, including checkers, reading, watching television, including the Washington Redskin games and dancing.

Her steps into retirement were remarkable. She joined a retirement group and engaged in all of the activities provided. In the Cooperative Ministry of the Aging, she joined the Telephone Reassurance Program where she called members to see how they were doing. She also joined a dance group and wore a uniform.

Annie's steps included a lifetime of relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, husband and son, Annie was
preceded in death by her nine siblings, Perry Kennedy, David Kennedy, Wilson Kennedy, Sterling Kennedy, Jeremiah Kennedy, Blanche Kennedy, Ruth Kennedy Moore, Helen Kennedy Travers and Ethel Kennedy.

On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 7:30 pm, she relinquished her earthly residence to God's will and moved into her eternal mansion.

Cherishing many beautiful memories are, her loving son, Michael Barbour, nieces, Sylvia Dobson, Doris Thompson, Catherine Gudger, Anne Broshears, Rosemary Blakney, Andrea Travers, Helen Crooms, Lucille Washington and Mary B. Thomas (William), nephews, Perry Kennedy (Pearl), William Kennedy, William Kirkwood Kennedy, William "Billy" Kennedy, Leon Kennedy, David Kennedy and Robert Handy, many great nieces and nephews and many many more grand nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland. Viewing, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Tribute Services: Nu Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 7:30 pm; Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of the Links, Inc. 8:00 pm; Prayer Service 8:30 pm.

Friday, October 17, 2014 Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 3385 Metropolitan Church Road, Indian Head, Maryland. Viewing, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am.

Interment, 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 18, 2014 Male and Female Beneficial Lodge Cemetery, 610 Coon Box Road, Centreville, Maryland 21617.