The Open Bible Standard Church in Twickenham Park, St Catherine was filled to capacity as early as 8:00 am as well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects to Sister Scully. The atmosphere could be likened to that of Elijah’s transition to glory as the awesome power of God was evident in the assembly.

Tributes in song came from Kevin Downswell, Sebastian Braham, Candy Isaacs, Joan Flemmings, Lubert Levy, Jabez, Sister Pat, Kukudoo, and others. Other tributes came from The Department of Correctional Services, Inspector Purrier and Markland ‘Action’ Edwards who also played the role of moderator for the concert section.

In his tribute to the singer, well-known broadcaster Tony Young described her as a woman who dedicated her life to singing the gospel. He spoke about her style of singing as being in ‘a still position’; however, her powerful voice would have the audience rocking to her music.

The other side of Sister Scully that many people did not know about was that she was a baker, cook, painter, and dressmaker; she made those fabulous outfits that she wore to many gospel concerts.

A tribute also came from member of parliament for St Catherine Central Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange who mentioned that Sister Scully was a heroine and that Marl Road, the street on which she lived, would be renamed ‘Scully Boulevard’.

Bishop Dr G G Cooper established the Sister Scully Foundation in support of education.

The eulogy was read by the artiste’s niece, Tanisha Gopal, whom she raised.

The gospel-singing stalwart will be remembered mostly for her song ‘

Hurry Up’ which she penned in 1978.

Sister Scully was a good soldier, a singing soldier, an anointed soldier, a mighty soldier, a prayer-warrior soldier. She fought a good fight, she kept her faith, she ran her race and is now sleeping in the arms of her Saviour.