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Late Malinda Sapp Enjoyed Cooking, Spending Time With Marvin Sapp And Kids
Pastor Marvin Sapp and his late wife, Malinda Sapp
Millions of people around the world are mourning the loss of Malinda Sapp today, wife of Gospel Singer and Pastor Marvin Sapp. Malinda lost her life to colon cancer, and she will be missed not only by her family, but by fans of the couple as well.
Sadly, in addition to her husband, Marvin, Malinda is also leaving behind three children, Marvin Jr., 16, Mikaila, 13, and Madison, 11. The family enjoyed a quiet life at their home in Michigan, and our hearts and prayers go out to them during this difficult time.
Marvin and Malinda were married for 18 years, and enjoyed life out of the spotlight. Their home is on 2 acres outside of Grand Rapids, and Marvin said how much he liked the neighborhood and the fact that their children benefited from the “family community.”
Malinda most enjoyed the “peace” of the home, and called the heart of any house, the kitchen, her “sanctuary.” ”Cooking is my pastime; it helps me feel as if I’m serving my family,” she said in an interview in 2008.
Marvin, Malinda, and their family were exceptionally close, and there is no doubt that Malinda’s memory will be kept alive by all four of them.
We wish them peace during this difficult time, and they have our deepest sympathy.
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Kathie Ward commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:26 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with The Sapp Family at this the most difficult time.
CBK commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:33 pmMay the Lord give the Marvin and his family..and all those who loved Malinda a supernatural peace and comfort during this challenging time!
CBK commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:34 pmMay the Lord give Marvin and his family..and all those who loved Malinda a supernatural peace and comfort during this challenging time!
ceterial reed commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:35 pmDeepest sympathy to Marvin and the children keeping you all lifted up in prayer my the Lord give you the strenght you need from my close family to yours. My the Lord have Mercy on us all
Tee commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:44 pmOur Condolences To You And Your Family
We Know That We Have That Blessed Hope
According to The Word Of The Lord 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4:13-18.
We Send Hope Love And Prayers To You In Jesus Name.
Our Twin Daughters , His Father And My Mother Has Gone On To Be With The Lord , We Are Touched With Your Pain , Most Of All Jesus Knows And He Cares , He’s Right there and will heal your heart.
Tee commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:44 pmOur Condolences To You And Your Family
We Know That We Have That Blessed Hope
According to The Word Of The Lord 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4:13-18.
We Send Hope Love And Prayers To You In Jesus Name.
Our Twin Daughters , His Father And My Mother Has Gone On To Be With The Lord , We Are Touched With Your Pain , Most Of All Jesus Knows And He Cares , He’s Right there and will heal your heart.
Kregg Ware commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:46 pmMy heart goes out to the Sapp family..
Stephanie Tyler commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:48 pmMr.Marvin i’m so sorry 4 u an ur fam. but don’t you’ll worry the higher power looking over u an ur fam. GOD BLESS LUV N PEACE
Pastor James Hawkins commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:50 pmMy prayers are with you and your family during this time,be blessed and know better days are ahead of you and your children.
Katrise Bolden commented on Sep 09 10 at 6:52 pmMay God grant strength to the Sapp family!
BeeReeDee James commented on Sep 09 10 at 7:35 pmPastor sorry for your lost but know that she is in the pearl golden gates wit the almighty smiling down on you and the children my heart and prayers are wit you and your family but mostly wit your children and you love always Pastor stay strong your angel is wit you helping you to hold on. you are a powerful mighty man of God
Angria Bassett commented on Sep 09 10 at 7:59 pmMy heart felt sorrow and prayers for the family. We ask that the Lord strengthen them, and enfold them in His arms of love and comfort at such a difficult time.
Carol Powell commented on Sep 09 10 at 9:21 pmHe’s Able, God will grant the Sapp family strength and comfort during this time. Our prayer are with the family. He’s Able
Connie Clark commented on Sep 10 10 at 12:14 amPastor Sapp, I know God’s strength will bring you through this most difficult time! Thank you for your song ‘Never Would Have Made It’! In 2008, I lost my husband and might have lost my mind had it not been for the grace of God and your song to hold me in those hard times! Know that you are God’s child and He’ll hold you now!
Pamela Williams commented on Sep 10 10 at 1:22 amMay,The Lord be with U and the whole family,I cant say I know your pain bcause I dont know what it feels like to lose a wife,yes a mother or a brother,but not a spouse who has been by your side in the good as well as the bad, but I can Say God Heals All Broken Hearts hold on Man of God,Hold On.And may God have Mercy on the children.I will pray for your family.
MAYA DILLARD commented on Sep 10 10 at 5:55 amSorry for Your family’s lost, May God continue to give your family peace in this time of bereavement . Our prayers are with you.
Evette Kerr commented on Sep 10 10 at 7:13 amMy prayers are with you and your family during this time — The Lord will give you his peace and strenght during this time of sorrow–
Connie commented on Sep 10 10 at 8:44 amI am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Rev. J.I. Harris commented on Sep 10 10 at 9:02 amMy prayers and condolences are with you in this painful time. Know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Cherish the memories of Lady MaLinda and never forget that she’s as close to you as your heart. Take comfort in knowing that this parting is temporary because you know that she’ll meet you on the ‘morrow when you cross over the Jordan.
Robert Harper commented on Sep 10 10 at 9:38 amIm sorry to hear the bad news my condolences go out to the Sapp Family God is with you all the time he has a plan stay strong.
nikia commented on Sep 10 10 at 9:56 amMy thought and prayers go out to Marvin Sapp and his family
Adrenne Johnson commented on Sep 10 10 at 10:31 amThe article states Mrs. Sapp lost her life to colon cancer I disagree she won the battle and is not lost but laying in the bossom of the Father at peace. We must get to know God so we can rnjoy the Holy Ghost party in Heaven. Stay encourage Sapp Family and remember whos you are in Jesus name
Johnsonj3 commented on Sep 10 10 at 10:45 amPrayers to the famly
CHANDRA HINTON commented on Sep 10 10 at 10:55 amMY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GUIDE YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Pastor Gregory Essick commented on Sep 10 10 at 11:21 amPastor Sapp I comfort you with these words: Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his saints. Secondly: To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!
Although releasing Malinda to the Lord is difficult from a human prospective…the wonderful memories and the grace of God will comfort you! Know you are universally loved and take comfort that the Lord is saying to Malinda “Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant…enter into the joy of the Lord”! May God bless and keep your family through-out your earthly journey’s!
LaCretia Brookfield commented on Sep 10 10 at 11:24 amWe love you and are praying for you and your family, Pastor Marvin Sapp.
Margaree Mitchum commented on Sep 10 10 at 11:32 amOur prayers is with you and your family at this time. God is our refuge and our strength.God Bless!
YVETTE NUNES commented on Sep 10 10 at 11:37 amPASTOR MARVIN MAY GOD GRANT U THE COMFORT THAT ONLY HE CAN GIVE..TO U & UR CHILDREN…. PEACE!!!!
Jerolyn Murray commented on Sep 10 10 at 12:43 pmHeaven has another angel. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and your family, Dr. Sapp. Praying for you during this difficult time.
florence commented on Sep 10 10 at 2:53 pmMy prayer are with the Sapp family your family is in my heart
desiree mace commented on Sep 10 10 at 3:02 pmi pray that everyone of the family members and church members be well my prayers are with you..
Monica Morgan commented on Sep 10 10 at 4:11 pmABSENT FROM THE BODY, IS TO BE PRSENT WITH THE LORD. NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE. I JUST PRAY THAT GOD WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Sherrie Fuller commented on Sep 10 10 at 4:40 pmMy sincerest sympathies to you Marvin and your family. As you know, God Specializes and He can do what no other power can do! You will continue to be in my prayers.
Nena Jones commented on Sep 10 10 at 5:46 pmMy Prayers are with you at the difficult time in your life. May God’s Mercy be with you now and always. REST IN PEACE MALINDA
Marilyn Bolden commented on Sep 10 10 at 6:04 pmOn behalf of my natural family and my spiritual family Brotherhood Of All Nations C.O.G.I.C In Benton Harbor MI. We Offer Our Deepest Condolences. We Want The Sapp Family To Know That You And Your Congregation Are Continually In Our Prayers. You Will See Her Again. God Bless
Sarah commented on Sep 10 10 at 6:43 pmMy prayers go out to the Sapp family and the entire church family. May God bless you and keep you is my prayer
Michelle Basdeo commented on Sep 11 10 at 10:21 amMarvin Sapp my Heart goes out to you and your faimly,May God bless you and keep you and your loving family in his arms.My family and I will be praying for the entire Sapp family.God bless
Georgianna London commented on Sep 11 10 at 11:47 amMy prayers of comfort go up for Pastor Marvin Sapp, children, family and love ones of MaLinda Sapp. May God’s love, peace, and strength be yours at this difficult time. May the Holy Spirit’s anointing be upon you in a special way Pastor Sapp.
Pastor Dr. Dennis & Mrs. Deborah Turner commented on Sep 11 10 at 6:38 pmGod’s Garden:God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He than looked upon this earth, and saw Malinda’s tired face. He put His arms around her, and lifted her to rest. God’s gardenmust be beautiful, He always takes the best. he knew that she was suffering, He knew that she would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed Malinda’s eyelids, and whispered, “peace be thine”. It broke our hearts to lose Malinda but she didn’t go alone. For part of us went with her the day God called her home….Deepest expressions of sympathy through ours prayers and may God comfort you and your family hearts. May God abundantblessings be yours forever.
Pastor Dr. Dennis & Mrs. Deborah Turner commented on Sep 11 10 at 6:45 pmAs a mother comforts her child so will God comfort you and your family. may God keep you in perfect peace during this homegoing.
CATHY commented on Sep 12 10 at 2:18 amto pastor and family our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family sorry for the lost of your wife and friend the mother of your childrens i know that you know the will and the plan of God may he continue to strengthen you and the kids, our prayers are with you as you continue in God will.love you pastor Elder and Evang patterson.mt vernon ny.
Denise Willis commented on Sep 12 10 at 11:02 amI am so sorry for you and your family,as I dealt with BreatCancer, I had to hear Marvin Sapp. It has become an every day event for me,”Never Would have Made it,” I hurt so bad for you and your family. “He saw the best in me.” Has become my daugther’s song as she goes through health problems.
You know GOD is there for you all.
Prayers for you and your family, from the Willis family.
Denise Willis commented on Sep 12 10 at 11:14 amLove and Prayers
Margaret Parker ( Atlanta,GA) commented on Sep 14 10 at 7:39 amTo Pastor Marvin,Marvin Jr.,Makiala,Madison and the entire family… Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not Heal.. Never would have made it without you. GOD** is whom Marvin you was speaking of.. You said when your father passed these words can into your spirit and Malinda told you to put the words in a song.. May these words now give you peace and comfort as the same God is there with you and your family as you mourn your loss.. May the love of God keep you now and always is my prayer… May God Bless you…
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