Detroit gospel enthusiasts Marcel West, Donna Riggs and R. Patrick Johnson informed TBGB that Sister Victoria Hawkins-Westbrook died Tuesday, August 30, 2011.Born June 6, 1935, Victoria and her mother, Thelma Hawkins, were a marvelous singing duo back in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. They recorded gospel songs for Staff (Detroit) and Peacock Records.
First Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at James H. Cole Home for Funerals – Northwest Chapel; 16100 Schaefer Hwy. in Detroit.
Johnson noted that homegoing services for Ms. Westbrook are Wednesday, September 7 at Word of Faith in Detroit: 10:30 a.m. – Family Hour 11:00 a.m. – Funeral.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 6 at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Detroit, starting at
More details will be posted as information becomes available. Meanwhile, we express our deepest sympathies to Ms. Westbrook’s family, friends and many fans.
Photo Credit: Gospel Explosion.
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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