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Reading the article over on the Singing News website, with all those artists, Dottie would have been proud [rightfully so]. Has Bill Gaither made a video of her and The Rambos? If not, I think that would be a great one. Wish I could say that I was a close personal friend of Dottie’s; but I have been a life-time fan!!!! Well, “THE HOLY HILLS OF HEAVEN CALLED HER” so heaven’s gain is our loss. The “heavenly choir” is getting larger day by day. Our church denomination [Church of God] lost another “hero” this past Sunday evening in Rev. Hulon Evans—preacher/singer/musician—[a Dottie Rambo fan as well]. If my remarks do not fall exactly under the heading “Dottie’s funeral”, please forguve me. Perhaps I did not stick to the subject, but like I said, I’m a Dotte Rambo fan! Her music fits me!
Ok, I must be blind in one eye and can’t see out of the other. I’ve been on the SN site and do not see anything about Dottie’s funeral. Can anyone help me with this? Please and thanks. (before you ask, yes, I did log in)
This was basically what Singing News had, but I adjusted it, and put it in my own words:
Here is a brief look at today’s service.
Larry Dalton played many of Dottie’s hits on the piano, by the start of the service, there was standing room only.
Landy and Joy Gardner and Nicole Binion were the first to sing. They sang “Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome.”
Opening remarks were given by Dottie’s son-in-law, Dony McGuire. He opened with thoughts from the heart and a reading from the scripture.
There was a time of prayer lead by Rev. Charles Green.
Dottie’s grandchildren were next to sing. Destiny Rambo McGuire and Dionne Dismuke sang, “I Will Lift You There.”
Dottie’s obituary was read by Bishop Jim Swilley.
Dino Kartsonakis took his place at the piano and played a stirring rendition of “Behold the Lamb.”
Barbara Mandrell spoke about the amazing gift that Dottie had, She concluded by saying, “She was my heroine and my treasure.”
The Homecoming Choir started with Jeff Easter’s lone harmonica playing “Sheltered in the Arms of God.”. “Remind Me Dear Lord” was sung the choir with Terry Blackwood singing the solos. Jeanne Johnson did a great job on “If That Isn’t Love.” As the Homecoming Choir was seated, the Voices of Lee remained standing to sing “He Looked Beyond My Fault.” Babbie Mason and Jessy Dixon tore the roof off of Christ Church singing “I Go to the Rock.” “Mama’s Teaching Angels How to Sing,” was simply unbelievable. The Isaacs brought that Rambo family harmony back to life once more.
Pastor L.H. Hardwick, Jr., shared the 23rd Psalm.
A video tribute was next. It included Dottie singing some of her biggest compositions, interviews as well as at home footage of Buck, Dottie and Reba rehearsing.
The Greenes sang, “We’ve Weathered Storms Before,”
Michael Langston read a letter from Temple Bailey about special mothers.
Christian Ferguson sang “Stand by the River.” This was the song he sang with Dottie every night.
Bishop Carlton Pearson read letters sent by Lily Tomlin, Rev. T.D. Jakes and President George W. Bush. President Bush sent a flag that was flown over the White House this past Mother’s Day as a special keepsake for Reba.
The choir started with “I Will Glory in the Cross.” The Crabb Family sang “I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before,” Mark Lowry and LordSong sang “I Call Him Lord.” Duane Allen and William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys sang “Too Much to Gain to Lose.”
Gloria Gaither recited a poem she had written
Kim Hopper sang the solos “The Holy Hills of Heaven.”
Bishop David Huskins provided the special message of the day. titled, “Dottie Rambo, of Whom the World Was Not Worthy.”
The Gaither Homecoming Choir included the usual southern gospel stars that most often appear on the Gaither videos In addition to Dottie’s family and the Homecoming Choir, there were many artists and industry executives in attendance including Andrae Crouch, the Perrys, Lari Goss (producer/arranger), RW Blackwood, Billy Blackwood, Kevin McManus (Oak Valley Studios), Larry Strickland (Palmetto State Qt.), Ed Harper (Harper Agency), Misty Freeman, Linda Davis, Debbie Robbins, Jeff Templeton (Templeton Tours), Bill Bailey (promoter) and many others.
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I went to Ms. Dottie’s funeral on yesterday. I truly say that I had indeed been to church and worshiped when I left. The experience was awesome and very fitting for the Queen of Southern Gospel Music.
In attendance were the Gaither’s choir. Ben Speer, Terry Blackwood, Jeane Johnson, Babbie Mason, Jessy Dixon, The Issacs, The Greenes, Lulu Roman, The Crabb family, Mark Lowery, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kim Hopper and Sandy Patty all sang.
There were letters read from Lily Tomlin, T.D. Jakes and President Bush and Laura. The flag that flew over the White House on Mother’s day was presented to Reba and family during the service.
Some of the people in attendance were Barbara Mandrell (she spoke), Andrea Crouch, Clint Brown and many other artist and performers.
It was truly an awesome experience. I would like to thank Reba and Dony for allowing everyone the opportunity to be apart of the going home celebration of there mom. I will also continue to pray for Larry, Chris and Ronnie and all of their families.
