MRS BOBBIE PINKETT SOLOMON

BOBBIE PINKETT SOLOMON May 16, 1935 - June 6, 2022 Bobbie Pinkett Solomon transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on June 6, 2022, at the age of 87. Her son Jeffrey and niece Michelle were with her as she left her earthly body and ascended to Heaven. Bobbie was born on May 16, 1935, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Lacy and Minnie Chavis. She has one sister, Shirley. Her two brothers, Lacy and Emory Chavis, preceded her in death. Bobbie married the late John R. Pinkett, Jr. and was blessed with one child, Jeffrey. Many years later she married the late King Solomon. Bobbie graduated from Dudley High School and then Barber Scotia College in Concord, NC. Bobbie loved learning and stayed up to date on current practices by attending the University of Maryland for continuing education. Bobbie worked for the DC Department of Recreation for 32 years as the Director of Hardy Playground, and then as the Chief of Cooperative Play and Daycare programs. Bobbie loved the little ones and would interact whenever the opportunity presented itself. Bobbie was a great listener, and she was awesome at providing wisdom and life experiences. Bobbie was also very involved and invested in her community. For many years she was a member and held board positions on the Civic Association within her community of College Park, in Prince George's County, MD. Over the years she held many leadership positions, including Secretary. Bobbie also served on the Noise Control Board, which in the college town where she resided, was a vital position. Bobbie received countless Awards and accommodations during her tenure working at the Department of Recreation. In 1983, She received a letter thanking her for her Public Service from the Mayor's committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Bobbie was a woman of faith. Growing up, she was a member of Trinity AME Zion Church in Greensboro, NC. When she relocated to DC at the age of 23, she joined the John Wesley AME Zion Church. While at John Wesley Church, Bobbie became active with several ministries, including: the Chapel Choir which later became the Cathedral Choir, the Organ Guild, the Board of Class Leaders, and she was a charter member of the May Birthday Calendar Club. Bobbie was bestowed the Honor and consecrated a Deaconess and served faithfully until her call to eternal rest. Bobbie was always willing and supportive of many of the endeavors, ministries and challenges the members faced over the years in the life of John Wesley Church and the surrounding community. Bobbie was feisty and strong and didn't mince her words. You knew exactly where you stood. She loved to travel and would share her stories in vivid detail. She lived her life to the fullest and experienced joy every day, even in her last days. Bobbie leaves to cherish her memory, her sister, Shirley Morgan, her son Jeffrey Randolph Pinkett, her niece Michelle Stewart-Young and a host of other family and friends.