The public is invited to attend Homegoing Services for Dr. Katherine G. Johnson on March 6 and March 7. Dr. Johnson, a pioneering American icon, was a groundbreaking mathematician at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. Her accomplishments were documented in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures.” Dr. Johnson died on February 24, 2020 at the age of 101.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to: The KCGJ Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 6627, Newport News, VA 23607 or in  Dr. Johnson’s name to: Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 830 25^th Street, Newport News, VA 23607.

Dr. Katherine G. Johnson’s Homegoing Services

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020

Public Viewing

12 noon – 3 pm

O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

3009 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

Viewing & Family Visitation

5 pm – 6:45 pm

Dr. Brian Wells, Pastor, Convenor

Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church

830 25^th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony

7 pm (Participants must be seated by 6:45 pm to be a part of this service.)

Carver Memorial Presbyterian Church

830 25^th Street, Newport News, VA 23607

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020

Public Viewing

9 am – 10:30 am

Hampton University Convocation Center

700 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23668

Celebration of Life Service

11 am

Hampton University Convocation Center

700 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23668