In 1951 at just twenty two years of age Ms. Albertina was singing with the Williams Singers touring with Willie Webb and The Robert Anderson Singers. Dorsey, Sallie Martin, Kenneth Morris, Rosetta Thorpe, and Albertina’s personal friend, Mahalia Jackson. The black church was at the heart of this cultural awakening and gospel music was slowly gaining acceptance in the black churches, thanks to the efforts of Gospel greats such as Professor Thomas A. It was during this time that America had undergone a major economic collapse and the country was experiencing a great social and political upheaval. At the age of four, Albertina began singing in the Children’s Choir of the West Point Baptist Church under the direction of Professor Pete Williams. BiographyĪ lbertina Walker Hailed as the “Queen of Gospel”, Albertina Walker was born in 1929 in Chicago, IL. While she will be missed tremendously, we can take comfort in the fact that The Queen of Gospel has gone home to the Lord. The great news prompted many to believe that Walker was on the road to recovery. Information will be forthcoming.On Tuesday, September 7th, Queen Albertina had a tracheostomy which doctors deemed a success, and late last month she checked out a Chicago hospital. In lieu of flowers the family will be preparing a memorial scholarship in Mrs. In response to COVID-19, a private funeral service be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Velma would always leave us with these words “I put it all in the Lord’s hands” and “Chile, rest!” Well, Mrs. She is survived and leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Clarence Sean Martin of Marion, NC, Nathan Wydmon Martin (Karen) of Millstone, NJ, and Eddie Keith Martin of Newark, NJ 8 grandchildren, David (37), Nathan (29), Breanne (22), Brian (20), Angel (19), Brandon (19), Brenee (14), and Bryse (10) three great-grandchildren, Dalyn (7), Domonique (6), and Davion (5 ) a host of cousins who know her as “Scrap” and a host of beloved family and friends. Velma is predeceased by her siblings, John, Jerry and Jeraldine Adams. Whether you had a Stellar Award, were a child who just graduated from elementary school or were helping her get a hearty plate at Golden Corral, you were important enough to have a picture with Velma Martin. Albertina Walker and, of course, she had a picture taken with Rev.
The song Velma loved to sing was “I’m Still Here” by Rev. Velma was a member of many choirs and most notably the internationally renowned Jubilation Choir.
Singing, picture taking and fellowshipping at Golden Corral were her favorite pastimes. “Hey, Boobie!” is how she affectionately greeted everyone with her beautiful smile and, of course, her camera. The entire UBC family embraced her and she embraced them back. She united with the loving members of Union Baptist Church (UBC)where Bishop Sir Walter Mack, Jr. In order to care for her dear mother, Velma returned to Winston Salem in 2010. Martin was a stern but loving educator.ĭuring her early years in New Jersey, Velma attended Mt. Many of those children sent her pictures to say thank you for caring when no one else did. After graduating from Shaw University, Velma met and married Clarence McAuthor Martin in Winston Salem, NC.Īfter receiving her teaching degree from the prestigious Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, Velma went on to educate young people in the city of Newark for more than 30 years. As a “PK”, Velma was raised in a loving and nurturing environment and came to know the Lord at an early age.
Velma Elizabeth Adams-Martin peacefully transitioned into eternity on Apat the age of 80.
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