Mrs. Jessica Pipkins, 34, of Kernersville, NC died September 14, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23,2020. Public Viewing will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.Tuesday September 22,2020 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison.

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Jessica Vianca Johnson affectionately known as “Jess” was born on October 23, 1985 to Betanya Hollingsworth and Larry Johnson in Pinehurst, NC. Jessica grew up as such a vibrant, energetic girl and was known as a “tomboy” because she loved to do everything the boys were doing including playing basketball, football and climbing trees. Jessica attended and graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 2003 and went on to move to Winston Salem, North Carolina to attend Winston Salem State University where in 2010 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education. Jess began her career as an EC Resource Teacher at Konnoak Elementary School and in 2014 she transitioned to be an EC Resource Teacher at The Downtown School in Winston Salem, NC. Jess had a passion for excellence in her career. She developed so many lifelong relationships with faculty, parents, and her beloved students over the years. Many to this day talk about how she carried herself with such professionalism, class, and grace. Jess absolutely loved her students and wanted them to excel in every area of their lives. Jess was an avid writer. She enjoyed journaling her vivid dreams, visions, and accomplishments. She wrote books about all three of her children chronicling their journey beginning from their birth. Jess accepted her Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the tender young age. Those that knew her in her early years recall many bible study sessions and time spent in praise and worship. In 2003, Jess became a member of Oak Springs Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Eric Gladney and Lady Charlene Gladney. Her desire was to fight to stay in the arena of faith and to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Jessica served in youth ministry and has had such an impact in the lives of so many young people. In 2006, a young man named Brian Pipkins began visiting her church and would begin to serve in youth ministry as well and little did they know that this was God ordained. On July 21, 2007, Jessica married the love of her life and their Kingdom journey together began. They were the true definition of co-laborers in the Lord. Their hearts desire was to see a young generation set free from the cares of this life and walking in their true identity in Christ. In 2013, Jess and Brian began volunteering at the Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center where they would minister the gospel of Jesus Christ to teens who have been incarcerated. Through this ministry, they have seen hundreds of young people surrender their lives to Jesus Christ. In 2014, Jess and Brian transitioned and became members of Love and Faith Christian Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Michael Thomas and Sis. Michelle Thomas. Jess and Brian began to serve in the Evangelism Witnessing Ministry and continued to see souls saved and brought into the Kingdom on a regular basis. From their Godly union came the birth of their three amazing children. Brian Lamar Pipkins II who is affectionately known as “B2”, Isaiah Monroe Pipkins who is affectionately known as “Izzy” and their baby girl Zoe Vianca Pipkins. Jess absolutely adored her family and was intentional on spending quality time with her family. She loved to travel and expose her children to the world which as she put it is a main ingredient of education. Those she leaves to cherish her memory and continue in Faith: Brian Pipkins Sr. (husband), Brian Pipkins II (son), Isaiah Pipkins (son), Zoe (daughter), Betanya Hollingsworth (mother), Larry Johnson (father), David Wilkins (step-father), Priscilla Pipkins-Samuels (Lamar) mother-in-law, Ray Wynn (father-in-law), Tanisha Johnson (Darryl) sister, Courtney Wilkins (sister), Gabrielle Farrington(Elliott) sister, Jeremy Jeter (brother), Jermaine Glenn (brother), Andrew Johnson (brother), Presten Johnson (nephew), Lila Johnson (niece) and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. Jess was a woman of integrity and developed an unshakeable faith as she continued to grow in grace and in the knowledge of her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Her legacy continues on!