Eva Mae Lefevre passes away
James Moore
age 92. She had been hospitalized in April for pneumonia at which time
doctors also discovered a fractured hip.
Known as the First Lady of Gospel Music, Eva Mae LeFevre became the
first living woman to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame
in 1978. Ten years later, she was the first gospel music inductee into
the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Eva Mae first began singing and
playing the piano as a young child at her father’s church in South
Carolina. In 1934, she married Urias LeFevre and began a 40 year
journey leading The Lefevres, which became one of the most beloved
groups in gospel music history. Eva Mae’s trademark alto voice and
piano artistry became a defining influence for the LeFevres. The group
became staples on WGST radio, based out of their hometown of Atlanta,
George. They later pioneered a gospel music television program, The
Gospel Singing Caravan, while touring as many as 100,000 miles a year
across North America.
After attempting to retire years ago, Eva Mae could never walk away
from her love for gospel music. She continued to delight audiences
across North America throughout her twilight years, both through
Gaither Homecoming appearances and solo concerts. Today, she has
joined her husband in eternity. Her spirit, her dignity, that flawless
alto voice and contagious laugh, her quick sense of humor and
unshakable faith in Christ was an inspiration to us all. She will be
sorely missed.
Carol LeFevre
heard this news yet. Thanks very much for posting.
Carol
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I was just going to post, as I just got the e-mail..........