By AFRO Workers
Sandra E. Crouch, senior pastor of New Christ Memorial Church, has died at age 81.
In line with Billboard, the dying got here on March 17, whereas Crouch was at Northridge Hospital in Northridge, Calif. Crouch had been admitted to the hospital after receiving therapy for a non-cancerous lesion on her mind.
Crouch, the dual sister of the famed gospel artist, Andraé Crouch, was well-known within the religion group and within the leisure trade as a Grammy-award successful singer. In 1983, in keeping with info from the Recording Academy, Crouch took dwelling the Grammy Award for finest soul gospel efficiency by a feminine artist. Along with her vocals, she was recognized for her work within the percussion area as effectively. Most notably, she performed percussion for the Jackson 5’s hit basic, “I Need You Again.”
In line with info launched by the church that she pastored, Crouch “was ordained as an elder in 1998, however discovered tips on how to train and preach lengthy earlier than that by watching her father the late Bishop Benjamin J. Crouch. She was a “dynamic and passionate servant of God” who strove to “make His Phrase relatable for all age teams.”
A musical tribute and viewing will honor Crouch on April 16. A celebration of life will probably be held for Crouch on April 17. All ceremonies will probably be held at New Christ Memorial Church, positioned at 13333 Vaughn Avenue in San Fernando, Calif.
