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Delois Campbell Obituary
The gospel legend was the oldest of the three singing Barrett Sisters, who electrified audiences worldwide with their powerful harmonies. She died Tuesday at a Chicago hospital at age 85, daughter Mary Campbell said. Delois Campbell's health had been deteriorating and she had been hospitalized at least twice in recent months.
"I believe she was born to sing," Mary Campbell said of her mother. "Each time she sang it was as if she were performing to a cathedral full of people, no matter how small the group was."
The Barrett Sisters, raised on Chicago's South Side and coached to sing by an aunt, grew up to become what music critic Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune has called "the greatest female trio in gospel history."
The trio shared a gospel lineage with the greats. In the girls' youth, Thomas A. Dorsey, now considered the father of gospel, was stirring up change as music director of Chicago's Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he mixed the worldly and the sacred during the Great Depression. In high school, Campbell joined the Roberta Martin Singers, a touring gospel group that emerged from the church's youth choir.
The popular music of the Andrews Sisters also influenced the Barrett Sisters, and as young women, they practiced blending their voices on both religious and secular songs. The Barrett Sisters recorded their first album together, "Jesus Loves Me," in the mid-1960s.
New generations discovered the Barrett Sisters when they appeared in the 1982 documentary "Say Amen, Somebody."
New Yorker film critic Pauline Kael described the trio as "dramatic, physically striking women with ample figures in shiny, clinging blue gowns." She wrote that they "sing so exhilaratingly that they create a problem." Kael wanted more music, less talking, in the film.
The film opened doors for the Barrett Sisters, Mary Campbell said. "That's when they began their European travels," she said. "It gave them the publicity they couldn't afford."
The sisters appeared in Patti LaBelle's 1990 television special "Going Home to Gospel." In 2008, they received the Ambassador Bobby Jones Legend Award at the Stellar Awards, the national gospel music awards show.
Campbell's husband, the Rev. Frank Campbell, died in 2000. The couple had four children; two are deceased.
The surviving members of the Barrett Sisters, Rodessa Barrett Porter and Billie Barrett GreenBey, sang with guest vocalist Tina Brown in March 2011 to celebrate Campbell's 85th birthday at a gospel concert in a Chicago church. Campbell, her voice diminished to a whisper, watched from a chair near the altar.
In a video clip from the concert, Brown paid tribute to Campbell. "She is my personal queen of the gospel," Brown said.
Campbell said her mother was visited on Monday by singer Jennifer Hudson, who said she grew up listening to the Barrett Sisters.
"She was by her bedside," Campbell said. "It meant a lot to us."
Funeral arrangements were pending.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
263 Entries
Greg Scarbrough
October 31, 2019
It was from Gaithers Homecoming that I found this group...I listen to them every night and all through the day. Wish I had heard of them long ago. I loved Delois and her sister. Rest in Peace.
Rhonda Jones
December 6, 2017
Love you!!!!!
Jennie James-parker
July 14, 2016
DELOIS, A MILLION THANKS TO YOU FOR USING YOUR TALENTS TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND BLESSING THE WORLD WITH SO MUCH JOY THROUGH SONG. YOU ARE MISSED.
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Dorothy L. Williams
June 30, 2016
My name is Dorothy Lee Williams. Praise God for Sister Deloris. I love her music. She was most definitely a child of God. I miss her already Love you so much. See you on the other side .
Louis Nelson
March 18, 2016
I will forever love Delois Barrett Campbell. Her voice & style was was very different & unique. God be with you until we meet again.
Luke Myles
February 4, 2016
She Has lit a torch that will burn throughout generations to come, May Her paradise rest give her perfect peace until she shall stand before her God!
Annie Anderson
December 13, 2015
It's like losing that special aunt that you always looked up to. The one who told it like it was and loved you all at the same time. Its been years but I still can't believe she is gone. I love and miss you Ms. Delores Barrett Campbell. I wished I could have met you in person.
Tiffanie F. Campbell
December 6, 2015
Thank God Music Lasts Forever!!! And Spirits Dwell... She's so Loved.
Shawn M. Banks
April 25, 2015
What a VOICE!!! The first time I heard Ms. Campbell was on The "Going Home To Gospel " TV Special with Patti LaBelle. I was MESMERIZED with her and her sisters. Some 20 years plus...April 2015, I just saw their performance of "Jesus Loves Me" on the Gaither Homecoming. The only thing I can say is: I'm STILL SHOUTING! The POWER of Ms. Delois' voice has SHAKEN the foundation on this place we call earth. Sing on Ms. Delois....Sing on!!!!
chris hemmings
April 23, 2015
Hi my name is chris hemmings and listen to her music and makes me cry tears of joy it lets me know god loves us. May she rest in peace
Elaine Marshburn
March 9, 2015
Deloris was a wonderful person,loving friend,and Christian lady.She always had a smile,a loving word for everyone,and that heavenly voice that continues to soar in heaven.When we met several years ago,she embraced me as a friend.Her wonderful dinners are legendary,filled with delicious food and spiritual music.She loved to welcome friends into her beautiful home,decorated to the hilt for all holidays from Memorial Day,to Fourth of July,but most of all for Christmas .Deloris never met a stranger,she embodied love,and joy.Rest in peace my dearest friend,may the perpetual light of God sustain and surround you in His peace and love ❤ forever more.Lovingly,Elaine
Love ❤
Freh
February 25, 2015
You are so loved and missed.
Jerry Talton
December 15, 2014
I will never forget the time i called u on the phone,you was always a sweet spirit,i'll never forget u,R.I.P.
Furman Jones
July 23, 2014
Well Delois another voice in the Heavenly Choir. But we will miss that voice down here on earth. Thank God for Jesus because he knows best.
February 21, 2014
I played piano and organ for her church in Chicago for about 3-4 years. She and her husband were very good people. They use to invite me home w/them after church for dinner so I wouldn't have to drive home and come back for evening service. I also played with Roberta Martin at her church = she on piano and me at the organ. I'll never forget Delores, her husband, Roberta Martin, Billie and their church. May God bless Delores and Frank and I know they are somewhere around God's throne.
Claudette A. Wash-Horton
Donald Sherman
October 23, 2013
I really miss Mother Delois. She was an inspiration to many. May God rest her soul and continue to bless Mother Rodessa and Mother Billie and all the entire family.
christopher franklin
January 19, 2013
my name is christopher franklin from lakecity sc i love the barretts sisters especially delois may u rest in peace an say hello to my mom louvenia brockington in heaven may god bless u.
September 12, 2012
anthony davis i love to hear her sing.i wished she could have lived forever
Mary Kanada
July 1, 2012
With our deepest condolences, to The
Campbell Family.
2 Kings 4: 32-37
WINSTON CARWELL
May 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anthony (Tony) Waters
February 17, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Frances Cuningham
February 12, 2012
I never met Deloris in person, but I knew she was touched by God. She had such an anointing! She touched my heart. I loved her very much.
Gwendolyn Crump
December 4, 2011
To the Family of Mrs. Delois Barnett Campbell..To GOD BE THE GLORY...u HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY....XOXOXO
Mark Cleveland
November 15, 2011
No one can ever replace "Lois" singing. You three sisters brought Joy to my Soul.
But Only a Look at Jesus, Jesus Will, Come Sunday, I don't Believe he brought my this Far to leave Me, everything you song was a hit for me. I listen everyday to you all, I ask God to continue to keep the Family and strenghten you Billie & Rhodessa especially. Love you all, we look forward to singing with you again in the Heavenly choir "Lois". Sleep on My Beloved Sister, we will see you in the Morning!
Denise Carter
November 4, 2011
I was so sad to here of her passing. She's in that heavenly choir, with my mom.
Denise Carter, (daughter of Alberta Carter Bradford)
October 31, 2011
To the Barrett Campbell Family - Heaven is truly rejoicing because the "Angel Delois" has been added to the choir. As a gospel announcer for 30 years I knew that my listners wanted a heavy dose of the "Barrett Sisters". Thank God for sharing His gift with the world!
G. Alan Griffin
"The Good Day Man"
The Elmer Akins Gospel Train
K-VET 1300AM - Austin, Texas
October 28, 2011
The storm is passing over, the storm is passing over. The storm is passing over Hallelujah!
-Kelly
Santilia
October 28, 2011
God Bless the Family.
Thank You Lord for giving the world a Psalmist with a gift that just keeps on giving.
Shirley Reed
October 27, 2011
Say Amen Somebody......!
Mary French
October 10, 2011
My God bless and keep the rest of the family. Much love for Delois' sisters. You're so loved. I truly loved listening to and seeing Delois and the Barrett Sisters.
Thomas Henderson
September 14, 2011
What a wonderful group of women singing gods praises through song i meet these wonderful women at the St.Paul Baptist Church in New York City many years ago Mrs.Delois Barrett Campbell so beautiful and elegant reminds me so very much of my mom may you rest in sweet peace lovingly Skeeter
Carol Manns
September 6, 2011
You will be missed. To the sisters know that everytime I am down I watch "Say Amen Somebody" to bring my spirits up. Thank God for you.
Dorothy Wilcher
September 4, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Wilcher and her son Coleman Breaux members of TUCC will really miss mrs. Deloris she was so kind to my son Coleman. a great person i thank God i was in her company.
Gregory Griffin
August 29, 2011
To the well renowned Barrett family, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you. I had the opporuntiy to meet Delois in Chicago in 2008 for NCGCC Convention and as several us of tried to take her picture as she was entering her vehicle, the driver asked us not to and she stopped him and said "they followed me because they want a picture to remember me". We were appreciative to her and that statement remains with me to this day. I was truly saddened upon the announcement of her death, but I am truly delighted to know that all she sang about was not in vain. Thanks for the memories.
Jonathan Bowen
August 24, 2011
I have been truly blessed by listening and watching youtube presentations. May God watch over the family and console them. She has now gone up to glory... and the storm has done passed over her! Hallelu!
Valorie Barrow
August 24, 2011
Prase God he has another great singer in his heavenly choir.I still play the CD and DVD of Say Amen Somebody.I saw the Barrett Sisters in person in Minnesota at a Church of God and Christ outdoors concert.Very anointed women.Delois Barrett will be missed,dynamic woman Of God...< Valorie Barrow(Duck Hill Ms)
August 17, 2011
Praise the Lord... I want to send heartfelt condolences to the families of this great lady. I first saw them on the documentary and later purchased, "Say Amen Somebody.". What beautiful ladies with beautiful voices. I have been playing the dvd again and it still makes me laugh at the scene in the kitchen with Ms. Delois and her husband. The look she gave towards the camera was priceless and it spoke volumes...such a funny and real scene. I am so glad that she and her sisters had the opportunity to travel all over the world spreading the love of God through music. I will keep you all in prayer . I can only imagine how lovely the choir in heaven has been enriched with her voice... The sincerity in her voice is pure and there is no doubt that she truly lived the life she sang about..well done...
Sheila W
August 14, 2011
What a precious anointing was Sister Delois' and the beloved, highly acclaimed Barrett Sisters! For many years, I have been mesmerized by the gifts God placed in these women, His vessels. May the God of all Comfort and the Father of Compassion sustain the Barrett/Campbell familes now and in the days to come.
Sam Meaux
August 14, 2011
What a beautifully anointed lady. I truly loved seeing her perform with her sisters.
Every song was, and is still a Blessing....
B. Johnson
August 13, 2011
My prayer is that the Lord, will keep The Barrett Sisters / The Campbell Family / and everyone connected in the hallow of his hand. I was sadden by the lost of this very fine singer. I will forever remember Minister Delois Campbell, for her spirit,and music in which she ministered in. Rest on my sister.
Jeanette Johnson-Jackson
August 13, 2011
When she came to my church (Zion MBC in East Chicago) for our annual Christmas musical, she was always loving, kind, and down to earth. She will be missed but she will sing again in the Heavenly Kingdom!
Patricia Dillahunt
August 11, 2011
She will be missed. My condolences to her family. Pat Dillahunt, Pollocksville, NC
rev. michael gadsden
August 11, 2011
to the barrett campbell family, my prayers and thoughts are with you, i am a big fan of the barrett sisters. may god give you strength to endure this challenge! god bless you!
CALI SHABAZZ
August 11, 2011
i grow up watching delories,and i will deeply miss her ,when are the funeral arrangements
Kymbrelli Coker
August 11, 2011
I did not know Sis. Delois personally, but have thoroughly enjoyed the awesome voice she possessed. After hearing of her death last week my heart was heavy. I know that she is in a place where she will rejoice forever more. Family, continue to keep your hands in the hand of The Most High. He will give you that ultimate strength to make it through this difficult time. Rest in Love Sis. Delois...
1st Lady Hackett
August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011 "I'm from Chicago, Ill and Delores was instrumental in me singing today. After hearing Yes Jesus Loves Me. The family have our deepest sympathy. She will live on in our heart. 1st Lady Sandra Hackett of Los Angeles, Ca
August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011 "I'm originally from Chicago, Ill and Delores was instrumental in me singing to this day. After hearing Yes Jesus Loves Me. The family have our deepest sympathy. She will live on in our heart. 1st Lady Sandra Hackett of Los Angeles, Ca
Billy Beal
August 10, 2011
It is one the the highs of my life when at the home of Lorena Barret Jordan in Meridian MS, Delores feasted on my fried chicken. I think it was Rodessa who said " Delores, he brought your favorite" this moment only topped by hearing the sisters sing In historic 1St Union Church at their cousin Jimmy Barret's family hour accompanied by my friend the late Tommy Lewis Armstrong. God Bless and keep Billy Rodessa and the Barret-Campel family.
Billy C. Beal
Meridian MS
August 10, 2011
delois you will always be in my heart we know that one day when this life is over we will fly away and be at rest the father of hymns dr. marvin bonner detroit,mi.
dr. marvin bonner
August 10, 2011
delois you will always be in my heart we know that one day when this life is over we will fly away and be at rest the father of hymns dr. marvin bonner detroit,mi.
Joyce Evans
August 10, 2011
I grew up in Chicago listening to these anointed women. I have loved them since I was 6 years old ( now 62). What a privilege to be have the opportunity to see them on a regular basis. I know that Delois has flown away to be at rest. Thank God for this gospel songbird. My heart is truly saddened.
August 10, 2011
keeping your family in my prayers reach and get your peace from the all mighty GOD .sherre bevineau -medford oregon
John/Dorothy Hudson
August 9, 2011
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Barrett and Campbell family.
Dardina Wilson
August 9, 2011
To Billie and Rodessa and family. May our heavenly father give each one of you the strength to endure this difficult time in your life. My mother Barbara L. Burrell-Wilson (R.I.P.) and Ms, Delois were friends since the six grade. Mother ALWAYS talked about ms. Campbell and her sisters to me. I will FOREVER continue to listen to your beautiful spirit filled recordings. Lastly, I had the honor of driving you to your home immediately after my aunts funeral you attended. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR KINDNESS MS. LOIS as mother would call you (R.I.P.)
Joyce Kelly
August 9, 2011
I bless God for Delois Barrett Campbell and her sisters. As a child I ALWAYS love and treasure their ministry. I thank God for allowing me to meet her in this life. Just remember the good times you had with her on this earth. May God bless you and keep you in His holy care. Joyce Kelly
To The Barrett and Campbell Families
Rev. Janis Grubbs Cobbs
August 9, 2011
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Barrett and Campbell family during this time of your loss. Sis Campbell shared her ministry throughout the world, and we have been blessed with the example that she leaves for others to follow. She Sang with conviction all to the glory to God. May God continue to give you strength and comfort.
August 9, 2011
as a young boy in baton rouge,la. i have alwayed loved the barrett sister. delois will be missed in the hearts of so many people here in Baton Rouge,La. !!!! Dr.Ray Johnson
Cynthia Purdie
August 9, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Maggie Person
August 9, 2011
To The Barrett and Campbell families I send my condolences from North Carolina. I've spoken with Mrs Delores, several times never met her face to face but we always spoke as if we knew one another. She will be greatly missed by me, but I will still have those precious memories to cherish. I can say that we have truely lost a gospel legend. There will never be another Delores Barrett but she and her sisters (Rhodessa and Billie) music will live on forever......
Julia Preston
August 9, 2011
Deloris will live forever in our hearts. She and her sisters reminds me of Roberta Martin and the Martin Singers. Gospel music will not be the same.
Elder Michael Faison
August 9, 2011
I had the wonderfull opportunity to vidieo the Barrett Sisters when they came to the Bibleway Worldwide Church in Washington D.C. for the Radio Chiors Ann. Doing the intermision, I made a phone call to my mother in N.C. and told her that someone wanted to speak to her. It was a joy to my mother that she was speaking Sis. Delois that she couldn't belive it! They talked for about 5 min., but it seemed like they knew each other for a life-time! Sis. Campbell was just a dear sweet-heart of a lady that loved God and people. I will never forget the Barrett Sisters. May the God of heaven comfort you all in Jesus name. Elder Michael A. Faison Forestville, Md
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Christi ANthony
August 8, 2011
I loved Ms Delois soooo much. God blessed me to know her personally. I will miss talking to her and how she always made me laugh with her humor. She was a queen. There is noone like THe Barrett SIsters. TO Ms BIllie and Ms Rodessa and her children an gandchildren you are in my prayers. EArth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Charlotte Jackson Alexander
August 8, 2011
To the Barret sister Billie andI grew up together on Rhodes ave.My God keep his arms aroundyou. My Name is Charlotte JacksonAlexanderMy prays are withboth of you.
June Burnette
August 8, 2011
The world has lost a heavenly voice but heaven has gained a treasure.I am and always will be a fan of Delois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters.Their singing and harmonies are incomparable.My sympathy and prayers go out to the family. I will miss Ms. Campbell's wonderful sense of humor and her birthday celebrations. May she rest in peace and enjoy eternal life and all the promises it holds.
Rev Keith Clarke
August 8, 2011
I have just learned of Delois Barrett Cambell's death and it has brought such sadness to my heart. The Barrett Sisters are my favorite all time gospel group since the 1980's. The quality of their voices, even in senior years, surpasses what we hear today. I will never forget the impact that they made at a concert in England back in the 1980'S. Their music transcends all cultures, ages, and religious affiliations. Deloris, thanks for allowing God to use you in such a remarkable way. You may not have been appreciated totally down here but now you will fly away to receive your great reward. Heaven will be even richer with you on the choir stand and I'm sure the angels will be folding their wings as you sing HOW I GOT OVER...
Revd K Clarke England
August 8, 2011
To Mary & Sue,daughters of Deloris Barrette Campbell,THANK YOU!!!! for shareing your mother unselfishly with so many people that loved her like another Mother to us,it takes a big heart to share your Mother all around the world,Thank You for shareing her with me years ago at your Fathers church until now ,May God continue to Bless and Keep you,You will always be in my prayers.Margaret Johnson
Steven Hall
August 8, 2011
I love The Barrett Sisters. I will always remember Delois Barrett Campbell in "Say Amen, Somebody" and in the various musical performances I have been able to view through the years. I will miss her voice in Gospel music. May God comfort the family during this time.
Dawn Guy
August 7, 2011
I met Ms. Delois Campbell's daughter, Sue, in late June while Ms. Barrett-Campbell was in the hosp. Altho it was emotional at that time, Sue & her aunts, the Barrett Sisters came out (anyway), to my church home's Women's Day Luncheon. One of the members, Rodessa Barrett-Porter was my music teacher during grammar school. My prayers are truly with Sue, my music teacher Ms. Porter, Ms. Billie Barrett-Greenbey and the entire Barrett Family. May GOD comfort the family and grant peace in knowing Ms. Delois Barrett-Campbell have a place in the Kingdom...a "New Home" she sung about!
Michael Henderson
August 7, 2011
To the Barrett-Campbell family, the Gospel World has lost a Diamond. I've been blessed by the historical and wonderful legacy of your ministry. God Bless you all.
Michael Wesley
August 7, 2011
To the Barrett Campbell family...God bless each of you and know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal....Delois will truly be missed, her voice was TRULY AMAZING!!!
Evangelist Pat Hamilton
August 7, 2011
May God bless & keep the Barrett & Campbell Family in His care! Delois Barrett Campbell's legacy & beautiful smile will live on forever!
MELVINA MCCRAY
August 7, 2011
IAM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST SHE HAD A BEAUTYFUL VOICE SHE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED
August 7, 2011
To Billie and Rodessa,We know that your hearts are heavy now,But the cloud will soon be lifed as we celebrate the times we had with Deloris . She`s not in pain anymore ,She`s walking now,she talking now ,and we know that she is doing solo for now,as she waits for that great day ,When We All Get To Heaven and then The Barrett Sisters will be back together and We gonna have a Good time !!!!! This is not the end, but the begining .Love Ya !!!! Margaret & Cleo
Raymond Taylor
August 7, 2011
God has called one of his angels home. The world has lost a Grand Dame, a wonderful role model, mother, friend and a great entertainer! Heaven’s choir has indeed been greatly enriched. I look forward to the day I see and hear you singing in that choir.
Anita Harding
Anita Harding
August 7, 2011
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
The Martin's
August 7, 2011
Another loss to the music I have grown up enjoying in my Christian growth. May the family be encouraged and strong in knowing HE is still in control....I "will" bless the Lord at ALL times. Eugene & wife Delphine
Charles White
August 6, 2011
God's heavenly choir just vastly improved: Dr. DELOIS BARRETT CAMPBELL
Rodessa, Billie, Sue, and Mary, May God bless you in this your hour of great sorry... but a great victory for God and his kingdom!
No one could sing Jesus Loves you better:
http://vodpod.com/watch/439009-jesus-loves-me-by-the-barrett-sisters
Vincent Lawrence
August 6, 2011
Remembering your great Love story today and always; with your anointed singing telling the Love of Jesus Christ, while spreading the good news of the gospel with humility, and enthusiasm. The heavens are truly singing!
Charles/Judy Ezell
August 6, 2011
We have lived in the Chicago area since 1985 and have been blessed to be able to hear and meet all of the Barrett Sisters. We will truly miss Delois'
voice and beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
geneva patterson
August 6, 2011
I will always remember when i first saw her in Someone say Amen. Her voice was very powerful. Peace be with her family.
Charles White
August 6, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAdykYaJbko&feature=relmfu
Somebody say Amen... for a life beloved, blessed, highly favored, and now missed! Let God abide. We'll see you again, if not over here, on the other side. Amen?
FRANCES WOODLEY
August 6, 2011
RIP ANGEL, YOUR ANNOINTED VOICE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY WITH PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING.
tj cooper
August 6, 2011
god blessed the family in time of need
Antoinette Bourgeois
August 6, 2011
RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Woman of God. Thank you for allowing God to use you to win souls for His kingdom.
August 6, 2011
Special,is who she was to me and my family,her light shined where ever she was.Great wife,Great mother,Great friend and I must say, Great cook too,We will miss you ,but we will never forget you .Margaret & Cleo
August 6, 2011
REST EASY, DELOIS BARRETT CAMPBELL,YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED.
Hattie Jones
August 6, 2011
Thank God for the blessing that he gave us in Delois and The Barrett sisters, his song birds of gospel music.
May she rest in peace and may God ease your hour of sorrow and surround you with his love. May it bring you strength to know that she with Our Father above.
She will be missed by Sister Hattie Jones and the Mount Zion Second Baptist Church Family of Atlanta, Georgia
August 6, 2011
Watch out Heaven another gospel great who boldly praised the Lord anywhere she would go, has joined the heavenly choir! I listen to their rendition of "Jesus Loves Me" a lot and have asked others to listen to it and be blessed. She will be missed by all. I love the Barrett sisters and my prayers are that God will continue to comfort and keep the family.
Frederica Wheat
August 6, 2011
My prayer are with the family. Enjoyed her everytime she and her sister sang at our church, First Church of Deliverance. Another Angel has been added to the Heavenly Choir.
Butch Sweet
August 6, 2011
To the Barrett Sisters I remember you from Say Amen Somebody you need to put that back on TV for people to see how wonderful you are I Love you all. Be Strong that's what she would want, and keep singing.
My prayers are with you all.
Butch Sweet
Lansing, Mich. 48912
mary crawford
August 6, 2011
it's always sad to lose a love one but to lose a mother is like losing a part of yourself. i pray that you find peace and joy with God threw this time, and know that she lives inside of you. she lived and sang the praises of God so we pray that God took his angel home. be blessed and may God keep you with a peace through this difficult time.
Jeanne Wells
August 6, 2011
Delois Barrett Campbell had a voice that was soul stirring. She was inspirational when she sang. She will be missed.
robert wilhite
August 6, 2011
Saw them in recent years on the Gaither Homecoming series..performed Jesus loves Me and boy did these Ladies ROCK THE HOUSE..My Sympathy for the family.. God Bless You ALL!
Patricia Fointno
August 5, 2011
I saw the Barrett Sisters at Marquette Park in Gary, Indiana. They sang with such power, you knew they were touched by God. Blessings to Mrs. Delois Campbells' family as they lay her to rest. God awesomely endowed her to do a mighty work. May she rest in peace and may her family find comfort.
C Wallace
August 5, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Campbell, when I was a child with my grandmother many years ago.She was a sweet and pleasant woman, from what I could remember had a smile that could open the heavens. My prayers are to the sisters as well as children of Mrs. Campbell. The world has lost another GREAT singer and person. The heavenly choir has just got one of our greastest....Rest in Peace!!!
Charlene Cornelious
August 5, 2011
To the Family of Sister Campbell:
God never makes a miatake. God knows best. We are praying for you and your family that God will see you thru this time of sorrow. God Bless You.
Dean Cox
August 5, 2011
May you now sing in Heaven's golden choir forever. E. Dean Cox. N.C.
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