Delores Jefferson

Walker Temple AME Celebrates Mother Stringer’s 101st Birthday

The longest serving female member of Walker Temple AME Church marked her 101st birthday with a banquet at the edifice on Jan. 27. Pastor Marvin L. McKenzie saluted Mother Winnie C. Stringer, who also received tributes from her family, friends and Walker Temple members. “God has blessed us with Mother Stringer and each day is a testament of His grace and faithfulness, she is God’s jewel and our reminder of a wonderful Creator,” said McKenzie. A native of Ennis, Texas, Mother Stringer was born January 24, 1918. She joined Walker Temple in 1956 and has served under every pastor since