Prominent gospel music artist Marvin Sapp recently lost his wife, MaLinda Sapp, to colon cancer. The couple had been married for 15 years and they had three children. MaLinda was an administrative pastor at the church, Lighthouse Full Life Center, that they ran together in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Before she died, MaLinda was a college professor and licensed professional counselor. The following statement was issued by 92.1 Praise Houston about her death: Tweet
"It's with our deepest sympathy that we inform you that Pastor Marvin Sapp's wife MaLinda Sapp has passed on today after battling colon cancer. It was confirmed on the Lonnie Williams show today. An official press release has not been issued yet but more details will be coming on the Yolanda Adams Morning show tomorrow morning! Earlier this year, Marvin Sapp was testifying of how his wife, MaLinda, was given a clean bill of health by doctors after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in 2009. But then, those health concerns resurfaced and Marvin Sapp requested intense, around-the-clock prayer."
Marvin Sapp's song, 'Never Would Have Made It' reached number 14 on the Billboard charts for R&B/hip-hop songs. He recorded with the group Commissioned in the 1990s before starting a solo career. The couple's three children are Marvin II, Mikaila and Madisson.
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i jus wanna say that God is an amazing God nd God does things for a reason... he is going to prosper thru u marvin Sapp like never before, dnt give up jus keep ministering like your wife would hav wanted you to. and remember thers no God like our God... dnt give up on the promises of our savior jese Christ. i pray that God will keep nd bless ur family to stay strong in this hard time. the world is praying for u and ur family. the devil is a liar in the mighty name of jesus nd you will be okay because God has you in his arms.. trust him and he will nerver fail... love you much, chelsea shaw
to the sapp family i know it is not easy to loose a loved one but God will keep you am also a young pastor i lost my wife in march and left with one beautiful boy i knw it will be well we shall meet again
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Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition and a Scholarship in Actionresident of the Institute for Black Public Policy. To have Dr. Boyce's commentary delivered to your e-mail, please click here. 
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By: Chelsea Shaw on 9/25/2010 12:39PM
i jus wanna say that God is an amazing God nd God does things for a reason... he is going to prosper thru u marvin Sapp like never before, dnt give up jus keep ministering like your wife would hav wanted you to. and remember thers no God like our God... dnt give up on the promises of our savior jese Christ. i pray that God will keep nd bless ur family to stay strong in this hard time. the world is praying for u and ur family. the devil is a liar in the mighty name of jesus nd you will be okay because God has you in his arms.. trust him and he will nerver fail...
love you much, chelsea shaw
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By: Chalo on 10/02/2010 3:29AM
God is the strength for the weak and his grace is abundant and sufficient for all...'He Has His Hands On You'
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By: thomas on 11/23/2010 1:50PM
to the sapp family i know it is not easy to loose a loved one but God will keep you am also a young pastor i lost my wife in march and left with one beautiful boy i knw it will be well we shall meet again
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By: Delores&Kimberly Colona--Painter, Va. on 12/13/2010 11:23AM
Our heart and prayers goes out to the Sapp family.
Hold on and be strong. We know that without God in
your life, You Never Would Have Made it.
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By: Ruben on 1/10/2012 7:20PM
my prayers go out to the Sapp family. love you brother Marvin.
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