Dottie Rambo-Legendary Southern Gospel Songwriter/Singer Has Died in Tour Bus Accident

By Elena H., published May 11, 2008
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Legendary southern gospel songwriter and singer Dottie Rambo died in a possible weather related accident about 2 a.m. May 11, 2008 just outside of Springfield, Missouri. She was traveling on her tour bus in route to sing at the Fountain of Life Church in North Richland Hills, Texas near Fort Worth on Mother's Day. Early accounts indicate that others on the tour bus are hurt, some possibly in critical condition. It is not confirmed at this time if there were any other fatalities.

Dottie Rambo was 74 years old at the time of her death. Joyce Reba Luttrell was born in Madisonville, Kentucky during the depression. Her parents were extremely poor. Her biography states that she wrote her first song when she was about eight years old. As the story goes, she was playing near a creek when she began to sing a song with words and music that she had never heard. Apparently she had not even attempted to compose them and was so surprised at what had just occurred that she ran home to tell her Mom. Her mother asked Dottie if she was sure she had not heard the song on the radio. Dottie's response was, "No, it just came from me."

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Excellent article.

Posted on 06/20/2008 at 10:06:05 PM

 
I read this before and thought I commented on it. Something must have been wrong with the system. This is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman! Love, love, love her songs! She is sorely missed here, but just imagine the music on the other side!!

Posted on 06/11/2008 at 8:06:47 PM

 
If you cannot comment-it is a temporary system bug-your IP is NOT blocked-please visit again in a day or two. Thanks for your patience.

Posted on 05/21/2008 at 7:05:43 PM

 
So sad, but I agree that she is rejoicing in Heaven! Lovely article.

Posted on 05/20/2008 at 12:05:04 PM

 
Beautiful tribute.

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 8:05:27 PM

 
Great Article, Keep up the good work! feel free to comment on my articles.

Posted on 05/17/2008 at 8:05:13 PM

 
This is a stellar tribute!

Posted on 05/17/2008 at 7:05:01 PM

 
What a beautiful, well written tribute. I don't know much about her but she must have been a wonderful person.

Posted on 05/16/2008 at 6:05:40 AM

 
beautiful tribute

Posted on 05/16/2008 at 6:05:51 AM

 
Beautiful Tribute - thank you

Posted on 05/15/2008 at 11:05:47 PM

 
Our loss of Dottie is certainly heavens gain. I can hardly wait to hear Dottie, Vestal, Howard, Jake and the rest of that heavenly choir! It is a great day in heaven!

Posted on 05/15/2008 at 8:05:59 PM

 
What a beautiful tribute!

Posted on 05/15/2008 at 6:05:20 AM

 
Dottie Rambo was a great woman of God. She leaves behind songs that will confort, heal, and bless all her fans for many years to come. Prayers go out to her family. She started out walking, but she run her last mile home... Heaven truly get sweeter every day!

Posted on 05/14/2008 at 9:05:16 PM

 
I grew up listening to many of Dottie Rambo's songs. This is a beautiful tribute to a lovely Christian woman with an extraordinary talent. I can just imagine the awesome new song she's singing in Heaven right now!

Posted on 05/14/2008 at 8:05:59 PM

 
I just wanted to say that I truly love Dottie's songs. I was very sorry to hear of her death. She is indeed happy where she is and she is teaching all of heaven her songs, plus having a great time. Indeed Tears Will Never Stain The Streets Of That City. I met Dottie one time and it was a great blessing. Thank you DOTTIE>>>>>>>

Posted on 05/14/2008 at 7:05:21 PM

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