Gospel legend Albertina Walker died this morning at 81 years old. She was known as “The Queen Of Gospel” and was the lead singer and founder of the legendary gospel group “The Caravans” that launched the careers of other gospel pioneers like Shirley Caesar and Dorothy Norwood.
Over the summer, Albertina had taken very ill and was hospitalized with breathing complications stemming from her battle with emphysema. We pray for her family, friends and all of those that loved her in the gospel music industry.
Walker was born in Chicago in 1929. She had been in the hospital since Aug. 29, the day she celebrated her 81st birthday.
She started to sing for the children’s choir of the West Point Baptist Church when she was just 4 years old. By age 22 she had organized the Caravans, her gospel group.
She is known for a long list of songs including Lord Remember Me, Walk Around Heaven and Lord Keep Me Day by Day.
Albertina Walker will be deeply missed by fans and family. Go Walk around heaven woman of God. Job well done. Below is a couple of her songs.
