Eva
Mae LeFevre, Home at Last
Eva
Mae LeFevre passed away at 7:25 a.m. on
Monday, May 18, 2009, at age 91. She had
been hospitalized in April for pneumonia
at which time doctors also discovered
a fractured hip.
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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, Georgia. 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.
Latest
News:
Spring
2009: Eva
Mae LeFevre is recovering at an Atlanta
area nursing home after being released
from the hospital in late April. She was
admitted to the hospital due to a mild
case of pneumonia. During her stay, the
doctors also discovered she has a fractured
hip. Please keep her in your prayers.MARIETTA,
GA (Press Release) - Eva Mae LeFevre has
been in an Atlanta area hospital for an
extended stay. She is now recovering and
hopes to be back to normal soon. Thank
you for your love, concerns and your prayers.
If you would like to send Eva Mae a card,
send to: Eva Mae LeFevre P.O. Box 681081
Marietta, GA 30068-0019
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