Nellie Yarborough

Nellie Yarborough
BornJune 18, 1925
DiedDecember 8, 2012

Nellie Constance Yarborough (June 18, 1925 – December 8, 2012) was an African American Pentecostal bishop, pastor, and community activist based in Boston, Massachusetts. As the first female bishop of the Mt. Calvary Holy Church, she became a figure in both church and civic leadership, advocating for peace, education, and mental health services. Her impact extended across the Boston area, where she was affectionately known as "Momma Nellie."