TBGB expresses its condolences to the family, friends and other loved ones of Delores “Sugar” Poindexter of Indianapolis, Indiana, who left this earth to receive her reward on September 15, 2009 around 2:35 p.m.
“Sugar” Poindexter was a dedicated member of the Gospel Announcers Guild of the Gospel Music Workshop of America and sang with some of the legends, including Beatrice Brown of Indianapolis and Sallie Martin of Chicago. Brown and Martin were early gospel music evangelists who helped establish chapters for the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses around the country.
The news of Sugar’s passing came from Al “The Bishop” Hobbs and the Gospel Announcers Guild headquarters in Indianapolis.
During her lifetime, Sugar toiled endlessly to ensure that gospel music became the dominant musical style of the African American church and influenced the direction of American popular music. Gospel music owes her a debt of gratitude.
Here’s a link to a beautiful article from the Indianapolis Star: “The Voice of Early Sunday”.
Al “The Bishop” Hobbs, chairman of the Gospel Announcers Guild, has forwarded Sugar’s homegoing arrangements:
Delores “Sugar” Poindexter’s Homegoing Celebration
Friday, September 25, 2009
Viewing:
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Memorial Musical:
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Universal Ministries Worldwide
1927 East 32nd Street – Indianapolis, IN 46218
Apostle William M. Payne – Pastor
Bishop Anthony Boyd – Assistant Pastor
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Viewing:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Celebration of Life:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Christ Missionary Baptist Church
1001 Eugene Street-Indianapolis, IN 46208
Dr. Melvin Bernard Girton Sr. – Pastor
Officiating
Bishop Albert L. Jamison Sr.
Pleasant Grove Tabernacle FGBF – Pastor
Brooklyn, NY
Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. – Chairman
Committal and Interment
Washington Park North Cemetery
2702 Kessler Blvd. West Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46228
Housing Arrangements
Clarion Inn Suites
7001 Corporate Dr
71st Street at Corporate Drive-One Block East of I-465
(15 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport )
Ask for Delores “Sugar” Poindexter Block – $69.00 plus tax
Breakfast Included
Flowers & Condolences
Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home – 3919 North Keystone Avenue
Other Tributes or Remembrances can be forwarded to
Carla Poindexter, 4159 Norrose Drive – Indianapolis, IN 46226
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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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Sugar Poindexter will always be in our hearts…
Sis. Poindexter, was truly loved.
Our airwaves are not the same.
My memories go back to Buggs Temple Radio Broadcast, which was on Sunday Night.
I will always cherish those times.
“Good times in the service of the Lord.”
**WTLC has not found a match since**
~* To God Be the Glory*~ For her work in Indianapolis, and abroad.
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