How Old Is Shirley Caesar? Shirley Caesar Birthday
Shirley Caesar was born on October 13, 1938 and is 85 years old now.
Birthday: October 13, 1938
How Old - Age: 85
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Shirley Caesar - Biography
Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar (born October 13, 1938, Durham, North Carolina), is an American Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned over six decades. A multi-award winning artist, with eleven Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards to her credit, she is known as the "First Lady of Gospel Music".
Caesar is the 10th child of 13 children, all her siblings are now deceased, Her father Jim Caesar was a well known local gospel singer but he died suddenly when Shirley was seven years old . Her mother Hallie Caesar was a semi invalid due to a lame leg . Caesar had a special bond with her mother and took care of her until her death in 1986. Caesar married Bishop Harold I. Williams in June 1983.
The couple were co-pastors of the 1,500-member Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, until his death on July 4, 2014. Caesar is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She cites her mother as a strong influence in her decision to give so selflessly of herself. Caesar has committed a sizable portion of all concert sales to her outreach ministries.
Recently she has cut back on preaching and has appointed an executive pastor at her church and he provides weekly sermons to the congregation while Caesar serves as senior pastor but Caesar continues to record and perform in concert all over the country . She also continues to hold her annual outreach ministries conference . The outreach ministry provides food, clothing, shelter, toys for children and financial assistance to those in need. When asked what would she still like to accomplish ? she says, "I would like to do more acting "...
