BIRMINGHAM, Ala – On Saturday, September 13, just hours after an arrest was announced in her murder, the community gathered for a homecoming funeral service for 82-year-old Aldorthia Burrell.
The service was held at Bryant Chapel AME Church in Birmingham.
Pastor Damien Littlejohn opened up the service, saying, “Lord, speak. Lord, speak unto your people. To these mighty warriors of the word that are gathered in this pulpit. To the police chief, Chief Pickett, of the City of Birmingham. To this family, to these friends, church members and loved ones.”…