JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – People traveled to Jackson to pay their respects to a Gospel music legend.
Family, friends and community members gathered at Greater Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church on Wednesday for “Mama” Mosie Burks’ funeral.
Music celebration held for ‘Mama’ Mosie Burks
Joining the Mississippi Mass Choir in the mid-1990s, Burks went on to popularize traditional Gospel music while putting Mississippi on a national stage. In just under 30 years, her talents were heard and celebrated by millions of people.
“It was a joy to sing with her. She was one of the most sweetest people that I ever met. And, you know, and just the energy that she gives, it’s just inspiring,” said Ronald Young, a member of the Mississippi Mass Choir…