The body of Delois Barrett Campbell will lie in state at Trinity Untied Church of Christ on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 12 noon until 7:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. a gospel music celebration will take place in the main sanctuary of Trinity United Church of Christ. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Both services will be streamed via the church’s website, www.tucc.org
Barrett Campbell begin her career as a lead singer in the Roberta Martin Singers before forming a group with her sisters Billie and Rodessa. The Barrett Sisters recorded a number of albums for the Savoy, Nashboro/Creed and I AM record labels. They were featured in the critically acclaimed documentary Say Amen Somebody alongside Thomas Dorsey, Sallie Martin, Willie Mae Ford Smith, the Oneal Twins and Zella Jackson Price.
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it was a pleasure meeting the barrett sisters in madison, wisconsin. it was an awesome pleasure having my young children meet the barrett sisters later in gary, indiana. i grew up listening to their music. i am glad i saw the latest doumentary on them before sis. delois passed away. their music will always be appreiated and used. may God continue to bless the family.
I missed the streaming video of the homegoing; when will they show it again.i cant believe shes gone.
I was sadden to learn of this legend to all America Such a powerful singer and wonderful lady. I cannot find the stream archives. if someone has the link I woul dlike to have it RIP lovely lady