Ron Barrett told TBGB today that his cousin, the legendary DeLois Barrett Campbell, passed from labor to reward today at noon.
Starting her career as part of the Barrett and Hudson Singers, Ms. Campbell was among the first female vocalists to join the ranks of the Roberta Martin Singers. Her soprano lead on “Come Into My Heart, Lord Jesus” is one of the group’s masterpieces.
This Saturday’s Gospel Memories program will feature an extended tribute to a sweet, sweet lady. Our sympathies to the Barrett family on this sad occasion.
Homegoing services are as follows:
Musical Tribute:
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.,
Trinity United Church of Christ
400 West 95th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60628
(773) 962-5650
Visitation:
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 – 6:00 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ
Homegoing Celebration:
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 – 7:00 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ
Internment:
Thursday, August 11, 2011 – Oak Woods Cemetery.
Photo: DeLois Barrett Campbell in 1943. Credit: Chicago Defender
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WHAT A HEAVENLY CHOIR!!!!!!!!!MY PRAYERS ARE WITH MS DELOIS BARRETT CAMPBELL’S FAMILY…..THANK GOD FOR MS DELOIS’S HEAVENLY VOICE….
GARY CRAIG
DETROIT MICHIGAN
Rest In Love Mrs. Delois Barrett Campbell… You will be missed greatly. Until We Meet Again!!! My Prayers Go Out To the Family!
Jonas Ross
Greenville, MS
Our hearts are heavy and our eyes filled with tears as we prepare for the Homegoing Celebration services for my beloved Cousin, Madame Delois Barrett-Campbell. Words are inadequate to express the gratitude our family is being shown during this time. Please keep us in your prayers.
Ron Barrett
I have always believed that they were underratted. Although they never did it for fame. Delois will always hold a place in my heart. They sang when all they had was a piano, before all the fancy effects were added. They sang for the love of God and straight to my heart. A glad morning for Delois, who finally got her wings she so earnestly sang for….Fly away sweet Lady, Fly away….Always Neet