Nellie Yarborough

Nellie Yarborough
Born(1925-06-18)June 18, 1925
DiedDecember 8, 2012(2012-12-08) (aged 87)

Nellie Constance Yarborough (June 18, 1925 – December 8, 2012) was an African American Pentecostal bishop, pastor, and community activist based in Boston, Massachusetts. As the first female bishop of the Mt. Calvary Holy Church, she became a figure in both church and civic leadership, advocating for peace, education, and mental health services. Her impact extended across the Boston area, where she was affectionately known as "Momma Nellie."

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