Mrs. Ann Friday Dickerson Bragg
(19381118 - 20210509)
Viewing Location: LEEVY'S FUNERAL HOME, TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL
Viewing Date & Time: SUNDAY, 05/16/2021, 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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Funeral Date & Time: MONDAY, 05/17/2021, 1:00 P.M.
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Supervisor Ann Dickerson Bragg, the daughter of Robert Friday Sr. and Annie L. Grimes Friday was born on November 18, 1938. She entered into matrimony to the late Edward Sylvester Dickerson. To this union three children were born, Ronald, Brenda and Ricky. She later married the late James Bragg of Los Angeles, California.
Our beloved Mother died the way she lived, praying and thanking God. Mother loved her family, but she loved the Lord most of all! During her testimony wherever she was, she always said, “as for me and my house is going to serve the Lord!” Mother began her mission work in the streets of New York over forty years ago witnessing to anyone who would listen to her and inviting them to come to church and begin a relationship with Jesus Christ. While also serving as the District Chairlady, her main focus was on young ladies and single mothers with children, many who were saved because of her plea for them to come to Jesus before it was too late.
After leaving New York, Mother continued her witnessing ministry in the streets of South Carolina continually bringing souls into the Church of God in Christ. She worked at Voorhees College. When other parents heard there was a sanctified woman working at the college, many of them sought her out and asked her to look out for their children to make sure they continued to attend church. In order to do this, Mother would make several trips back and forth to the college campus on Sunday morning taking the students to church. After leaving church on Sunday, she would then prepare meals and feed many of the students at her home before taking them back to the college campus.
After moving to California, Mother continued her soul witnessing and assisting with clothes and food giveaways at Liberty Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Harvey Tyler. Mother also began working with Mother Naddie Conedy who was the Supervisor of Puerto Rico at that time.
Mother also served as the President of the Southern California Evangelistic Jurisdiction Mission Department. Each second Saturday after her food giveaway distribution, Mother prepared herself for street witnessing and the Midnight Mission in downtown Los Angeles where she oversaw the Skid-Row ministry. After having a brief service of singing and ministering, the people attending the service would receive a sack lunch, water and homemade cookies. Each month, Mother visited the nursing home and the homes of the sick and shut in.
The Lord had revealed to Mother that she would be going to a foreign country. She just didn’t know which one. In 2005, Mother Ann Dickerson Bragg became the Supervisor of India First Jurisdiction. For almost every year since becoming the Supervisor, Mother made an annual trip to India. Over the last fifteen years, Mother’s mission in India included raising money to assist pastors in the opening and the dedication of new churches, helping to build baptismal pools, building men and women restrooms in the churches, dedicating an ambulance in the name of the COGIC to transport the poor who lived in remote areas to the hospital. Mother walked through wooded areas of India to reach and feed the very poor, assist pastors, and to feed and pray for the many people who traveled miles often on foot to see and hear her spread the word of God. Each year, Mother took suitcases full of food, candy and clothes to distribute to the people in India. After going into the woods and seeing many people with no homes or shelter, Mother opened up a food bank distributing rice and beans. Many of the people sought Mother out for prayer for their ailments and other needs. She purchased food and prepared huge meals to feed people who traveled many miles to hear the Word of God.
Mother worked with many leaders in the Churches of God in Christ including, Bishop O. M. Kelly and Bishop F. D. Washington in New York, Bishop F. J. Goodman of California as well as many Churches of God in Christ Women Supervisors including National Supervisor, Mother Barbara McCoo Lewis and former National Supervisor, Mother Willie Mae Rivers. She was the Young People Willing Workers (YPWW) Chairlady, Youth Leader, Purity President, Pastor’s Aide President and Usher Board member. She also served as the Southern California Evangelistic Jurisdiction Acting Women Supervisor under Bishop Christopher E. Milton.
Mother holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Sociology and Criminology. She was the president and founder of Love and Life for All-Now No One Without (LALFANOW-NO WO) an organization which fed, clothed and offered prayer for the underprivileged. Our Mother had a Worldwide Healing Ministry as well as a street, hospital and convalescent home ministry. Her motto was, “It’s all about Jesus!”
She leaves to cherish her precious memories her children, Ronald Edward Dickerson, Columbia, South Carolina, and Brenda Dickerson Brown, Atlanta, Georgia. She was adored by her two granddaughters, Sonya C. Reid, Houston Texas and Rene A. Brown, Atlanta Georgia. Her four great grandchildren Te’A, Andre Jr, Abrianna and Alex who affectionately called her Gigi. She was a sister to Ruthella Rearden, Robert Friday (Carrie) North Augusta, South Carolina and Lonnie Friday, Augusta, Georgia. Three Sisters-in-law, Barbara Friday, Atlanta Georgia, Frances and Carol Dickerson, Florissant, Missouri. One aunt-in-law, Erma Grimes, Charleston, South Carolina.
She was an aunt to many nieces and nephews’ and Godmother to Penny Walker, North Carolina. She was loved by her spiritual daughter, Brittany Anderson and spiritual granddaughter Kadrina Baker both of California. She also had a host of other relatives and friends that loved her and will truly miss her. She had a special love for her Church family, members of the Church of God in Christ. They in returned loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Dickerson and son-in-law, Alfred H. Brown Jr., Brothers, Joe L. Friday and Willie J. Friday. Brothers-in-law, Elijah A. Rearden and Donald Dickerson.
Mother Bragg , was truly a woman of God and will be missed so much . Mother Bragg was a SERVANT of God and always about doing his will to all that she came into contact. LOVE and Prayers for her children and family.
To the family of Mother Bragg. Thank you for sharing her with the world. She was a beautiful woman of God. She was serious, loving and at the same time down to earth. I love all sides of her. I will miss her very much, but I will think of the times we’ve shared together, especially the conversations and the laughs. I,m smiling as I write this sweet memory. good by for now but not forgotten. Love you for ever
Mother Bragg was a true woman of God. She loved God and God’s people. I truly miss her phone calls , her visits, her encourgment , her teachings, I could go , but there are not enough words to express my gratitude and love for this woman of God.
Sending you our deepest prayers and condolences. What a precious beautiful jewel she was to so many!
Rest in Peace for how you served the Lord and found favor in allowing my Brother Nate McBride to help in the Outreach Program!
My heart felt condolences to the family of the great Supervisor Ann Dickerson Bragg, the sweetest soul that I ever knew. I truly will miss Mother Bragg, her presence, her soft spoken voice, and her prayers.
A Real Woman of God! Mother Ann Dickerson Bragg was a true mother. She encouraged others to get saved or hold on to the Lord. She said I want to be ready when my is finished on this earth. She apologized if she thought that she was wrong. I thank God for Mother , she loved my daughters as her own. Dionicia and Arleasa she called.”my girls”. We will miss Mother Ann Dickerson Bragg. Mr Ronald and Brenda you are blessed to have had a Woman of God to raise you in the beauty of Holiness. I love you and praying for your family. God keep you all under His wings for protection.
I will never forget your sweet voice, in how you love to hear me sing Amazing Grace. May the family be comforted knowing that Mother is resting from her labor.
My heart felt condolences and prayers to the family
To the Bragg and Rearden families my love and prayers are with you all. God blessings upon each of you
Ann was very enthusiastic, courageous, inspirational and caring for others as demonstrated in her friendship in worship and as a classmate during the late 1970s. May God bless her children and family as they reflect on the fond memories shared over the years and the loving legacy she imparted in their lives.
Ronald, Brenda, Mother Rearden, Alicia, Bernard, and the rest of the family, I express sympathy and send love and hugs on behalf of my parents (Eugene and Synita) and the Gardner family. We are praying with you and for you. Love and Care, Iris Gardner Simpkins
I spoke with Mother Bragg about three weeks ago, I had returned Her call, when Speaking with Her, She sounded somewhat weak, but She knew that living in these Clay Houses was only temporary. She was always known to be as a Woman of God, Spiritually Focused, and exemplified Holiness not only in Her Attire, but in “Right Living.” I saw Her at the Car Wash one day, I turned around and approached Her saying, Mother, You look so Godly Attired, Her humble reply, “this is how I always look, I’m Representing Holiness”! Well now, Enough said . . . . To Her Children, and “All” Family Members, Be Blessed, hold fast the “Memories” of A Wonderful Woman! PS: The LORD Willing, I will be in attendance of Her Service via Meet.com . . . Thank You for Making this Opportunity Available.
Our Family our Praying Angel You will Be miss and I will never forget all the Love you Gave to the Garrett Family
Mother Bragg will be missed. We worked closely with her while she served in India. Talked with her little over a month ago and we talked about helping her financially when she got ready to visit India again. Her sweet voice will be missed. We loved her very much.
AUNT ANN, YOU WILL BE MISSED. I APPRECIATED OUR CONVERSATION ABOUT DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF MY MOM. YOUR WORDS WERE VERY COMFORTING AND ENCOURAGING.
Auntie Ann, you will be missed. Thanks for the bright moments that we shared. I will not forget our last conversation and how your Faith in God was on full display as you spoke to me about forgiveness. Rest in Love!
Such beautiful memories of Ms Ann from my school days with her kids and her such a warm demeanor. Easy to get along with. Ronald and Brenda I will never forget the times we spent together in high school and church
Mother Bragg was a woman who represented God with class. When she visited my church the first time, I felt that she was so unreachable, but before she left I felt like I had known her forever. She had a gift of making everyone feel loved. She will be missed by all of the lives she has touched❣️
Mother Bragg was my relief during the early days of the pandemic. She was beautiful, happy, and my over the fence friend. She was the perfect representative of Christ. I treasured our friendship, and loved her her deeply. May God comfort and keep her family in the coming days.
Mother Bragg was one of the most beautiful people I ever met. She loved God, like no other. She also told me to “Love God!” And I did, I am grateful for the last year of friendship we shared. Much love to Ronald and Brenda.