GMF learned from Bob Marovich at The Black Gospel Blog that gospel legend Delois Barrett Campbell of The Barrett Sisters and formerly of the Roberta Martin Singers entered into eternal rest today. She was 85 years-old.
I cannot say enough about what Mother Delois meant to me on a personal level. I have not known a more genuine, kind-hearted, faith-filled, and tenacious person. Our conversations and exchanges are ones that I will keep private, hold dear, and cherish always.
Delois Barrett Campbell was rare and is irreplaceable. I love you, Mother Delois.
The Campbell and Barrett families have our sincerest, heartfelt sympathy. We do rejoice, however, that Mother Delois has gone from the labors and cares of this life to rest and reward.
Arrangements are as follows:
Musical Tribute
Tuesday, August 9th
7 PM
Trinity United Church of Christ
400 West 95th Street – Chicago
Visitation
Wednesday, August 10th
6 PM
Trinity United Church of Christ
Homegoing Celebration
Wednesday, August 10th
7 PM
Trinity United Church of Christ
Interment
Thursday, August 11th
Oak Woods Cemetery
Please read more about her passing and career at The Black Gospel Blog and www.cbsnews.com.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.