Pastor Dewey Note: FGGAM reported on this story when it was first reported that the Pastor of First Baptist Church Hollins (FBCH) refused to allow Alice Mae Garrison’s burial to take place at the Church cemetery. That just broke my heart for the family. So very thankful for this news! PTL!
ChurchLeaders Reports
Following a lengthy dispute over tithing and attendance, a Virginia woman has been laid to rest in the cemetery of the church where she was a member for most of her life.
Alice Mae Garrison, referred to by family and friends as Sallie, died on Aug. 30 at the age of 82. Her dying wish was to be buried at First Baptist Church Hollins (FBCH) in Roanoke, Virginia, where her parents, siblings, and other extended family members are buried.
However, Rev. Harvey Saunders, who pastors the church, denied the family this request after he revealed that the church had removed Garrison from its membership list due to a lack of attendance and tithing. More Here