Delaware's Bishop Aretha Morton dies at 85

Aretha Morton was the first female pastor of a Baptist church in Delaware.

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Monday, February 6, 2023
Delaware's Bishop Aretha Morton dies at 85
Black bunting was draped over the sign at Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral in Wilmington where Bishop Morton was their longest-serving pastor.

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- A groundbreaking religious leader from Delaware has died.

Aretha Morton was the first female pastor of a Baptist church in Delaware.

She went on to become the first woman and first African-American chaplain of the Wilmington Fire Department.

Black bunting was draped over the sign at Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral in Wilmington where Bishop Morton was their longest-serving pastor.

Morton was 85 years old.

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