Lily Fern Weatherford (November 25, 1928 - )
Biography
Lily Fern Weatherford was born Lily Fern Goble on November 25, 1928 in Bethany Oklahoma to a strict Nazarene family. Her family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when she was four years old so that her father could pursue his ministry. In 1944, she met Earl Weatherford. Lily and Earl were married in 1945. She eventually joined his group, the Weatherfords.
In early 1963. Lily left the group to spend more time with a new son. Eventually, Lily and her son, Steve Weatherford, made their way back to the group. After Earl's death, Lily and Steve added Kenny Payne and continued to travel for many years as a trio.
Awards
SGMA Hall Of Fame (2000)
Solo Discography
hi-res1963 A Place Of Peace (Cathedral Records/LPM-112-LF): A Place Of Peace; Room At The Cross; Open Your Heart; Safe Beneath The Shelter Of His Wings; Only A Look; He Is The One I Need The Most; Walk With Me; I'm On My Way; He Knows How Much You Can Bear; Amazing Grace; Just A Closer Walk; I'm As Poor As A Beggar (But As Rich As A King).
hi-res1999 With All My Heart (Custom Records/VCP-72898D): I Have Christ; The Value Of His Blood; I Touched His Hem; I'm Bound To Bless The Lord; You're My Strength, I'm My Weakness; The Year Of Jubilee; In Others, I Was There; With All My Heart; Don't Doubt Him Now; Campmeeting Medley: Where The Soul Never Dies/I Feel Like Traveling On/He Set Me Free.
