Marion Williams

1927–1994 (age 67)

gospel singer

Biography

Marion Williams' voice soared with gospel power as she led the Clara Ward Singers and later delighted audiences with solo performances, mixing joyful intensity with technical mastery.

She mentored younger gospel artists and is remembered as one of the true queens of the genre, resting among loved ones at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

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