Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Parker, Hollis, and Putman Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held at Liberty Primitive Baptist Church, McCormick, Jefferson County, Alabama, on Saturday before the first fifth Sunday in 2025. The class was called to order by Brenda Chafin leading 30t. The opening prayer was offered by Butch White.

In a business meeting, the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Tom Booth; Secretary—Ann Jett.

Leaders: Brenda Chafin 76b; Tom Booth 123t, 204; Louise Yeager 480, 276; Mary Beth Garrison 569b, 475; Butch White 313b, 457; Roma Rice 287, 229; Beth Branscome 217, 474; Prisca Rice 477, 74b; Marlin Beasley 336, 512.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Brenda Chafin leading 567. Leaders: Stefani Priskos 56b, 138t; Ann Jett 269, 327; Chris Ballinger 270, 146; Paul Figura 68b; Lisa Geist 182, 528; Jeff James 112, 485; Mary Amelia Taylor 228, 298; Linda Booth 489, 198; Shirley Figura 213t; Danny Creel 234, 131b.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Tom Booth leading 566. Leaders: Mary Beth Garrison 472; Butch White 547; Beth Branscome 546; Prisca Rice 145b; Marlin Beasley 61 (in memory of Juanita Beasley); Stefani Priskos 141, 426b; Chris Ballinger 44; Paul Figura 73t; Cassie Allen 177, 189, 192, 377; Lisa Geist 273; Jeff James 200; Mary Amelia Taylor 99; Shirley Figura 34b, 36b; Danny Creel 349, 383; Ann Jett 498. The class sang 402 for Margaret Keeton. Announcements were made.

Brenda Chafin and Tom Booth led 521 as the closing song. Marlin Beasley offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Tom Booth; Secretary—Ann Jett