You will be missed and you also touch so many heart with your thoughts, God has a queen in his kingdom.
Spencer McCall
Her often quote words of “people will forget what you say, but always remember how you made them feel is so true.” I still remember how she always made me feel so proud and so great. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.
Shirley Smith
Thank you Dr. Maya Angelou for giving me the courage to believe in myself and to love myself even though I had made many mistakes. Thank you for reminding me that I am a “Phenonmenal Woman”! Thank you for introducing me to the love of poetry!! I shall for ever be indebted to you for loving others as much as I love God! Rest my Soror – you are truly an “Ivy Beyond the Wall”!
Teah Jones
Even though we never meet you had a presence in my life. Your words touched me and allowed me to release and grow. When God allowed you to rest in my spirit I knew he spoke these words to you “WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFULL SERVANT.”
Love,
Teah
Missy Ewing
You will be greatly missed. Your words will be forever in our hearts and souls teaching from one generation to the next. Gone but never forgotten.
OLIVIA MUHAMMAD
As-Salaam Aliakum. To the Family, Friends of Dr. Maya Angelou. When I heard that Dr. Maya Angelou had passed, I was in shock and sad of her passing. Any time I heard that Dr Maya Angelou was going to be in Chicago, I would go to see her. It was a honor to know her, she was a beautiful woman full of love, grace, wisdom, knowledge and how to forgive and overcome anything in life. She will always be a wonderful example to me. LOVE AND PEACE. Olivia Muhammad of Chicago, ILL.
Howard Manning
Thanks for your inspiration and motivation. Because of your encouraging words in song and poetry we find the strength to “still rise” day after day, trial after trial. In His Service, from all of us at Dorcas Ministries.
Pat C-Waite
Dr. Maya Angelou, thanks for all the contributions you made. R.I.P. you beautiful lady. You will be greatly missed.
Tanisha
Maya,
Your contributions on this earth will forever remain in our hearts and spirits. I truly believe you have lived your purpose and you have done so well. I Thank You for who you were, an inspiration to me and others around the world. So glad you had a peaceful transition to the spirit world and I know that your energy will be felt forever and ever. Thank you Maya, Thank You!
Blessings to your family and friends. Stay strong!
Sincerely,
Tanisha
Tammy
Your songs on paper inspired generations in my family. We are heartbroken that you have gone on but so glad you have blessed so many. Although your work is done here, your words are still like fine wine…it gets better over time.
Love,
Tammy, Kiara and Charles
Janet S Grzegorek
Maya Angelou was one of my favorite poets. She was in
my view, Grace Personified. She was a strong woman
with an indomitable Spirit and an Amazing Grace.
Her words so often touched the core of my Soul. She
had a way of making me see things differently and always
for all the right reasons. I learned from her poetic works
that we ” All matter ” …
The beautifully written poem that Maya wrote for
Nelson Mandella’s Tribute speaks volumes and one line
that I particularly recall is “.”No sun outlasts it’s sunset but
will rise again and bring the dawn.”
Now her ‘Day is Done ” from this mortal coil she parts
to rise up into the Havens where she will share her
indomitable Spirit for all ‘ eternity ‘
I knew of Maya Angelou, at first, when she was introduced by Oprah back then in her show. She had that aura that I cant find the right words to say…her presence awed me…her words are inspiring…She will be missed but not FORGOTTEN!
Maria Ayan
Phyllis Agurs
What an inspiration for All. Mrs. Angelou’s life should serve as the example in which every person strives to understand the significance of learning how to wear your own truth so that you can live as your authentic self and perhaps become a fraction of the powerful and magnificent being that is Maya Angelou. Thank you for your humanity, patience, perseverance, activism, Creativity, and your LOVE!
April Little
Dr. Maya Angelou taught me to fly, to soar, to rise and about the swing of my hips. I learned to be a powerful female, to value myself and others and I began my intense love of poetry because of her. The “caged bird” is flying free now and will continue to be a rainbow in a cloud, somewhere to someone. God bless her family and close friends. What an honor to have her as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and close friend but she was a gift to the world and for that I am grateful.
Nancy G. Webber
Nancy Webber, right, with Dr. Maya Angelou ( I tried to paste the photo that was on Bank of America’s website, my company)
It was June 29, 2013 when I received the Maya Angelou/ Elizabeth Ross Dargan UNCF Lifetime Achievement Award presented to me by Dr. Maya Angelou. She made me feel like a queen. That was a very important and happy day for me. Later that afternoon, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Webber, III, I gave Dr. Angelou a hug and told her
” I love you” Her reply was ” I love you too” . This is the 12th year of the luncheon and for 11 years she never missed the UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon. The ball room at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC would be filled with ladies dressed in their finest with beautiful hats of all shapes and colors. She would enter and light up the room. We will miss your sweet spirit. I think God for allowing me the honor of your presence for so many years. I am blessed to have known you and will always love you.
We pray that God will provide the family with all that is needed to adjust to the loss of their loved one.
Love and Prayers,
Nancy Webber – 6/2/14
Gwinderlon Ray
My dear Maya Angelou. Now you can inspire all of the angels in heaven. May the Lord touch you with giant golden wings.
Hazel Murray Smith
Last week, May 28 while reflecting on Dr Angelou, how her life and lessons encouraged me, I wrote this on my Facebook timeline: I wonder what would happen if some of us would share our “Maya Stories” here over the next few days on facebook? I have one that I’ve told a few times. Here it is again, this time told with even greater respect: I was a college junior at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC in 1971 when I attended a “talk” with the then “Miss Angelou” in the University Chapel. I had not yet decided what I would do for my life’s work. I was leaning toward social work. Her first autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, had achieved best-seller status and more. I had read it, ravishingly. My own family members and I could relate to many of her early life experiences which she covered in that profound work. There were only a dozen or so students in attendance. I don’t remember if any of our professors attended. I do remember thinking how ridiculously minimizing this low number turn out might seem to this very special new author and poet. Nevertheless, she was very relaxed and engaging with us. Very unassuming, dressed in a modest head wrap, nice blouse and jeans, she could have been an “older student” working on an advanced degree. There was an ease about her and conversation flowed easily. We were dealing with some very, very heavy issues then, you know. Black Power, the Black Panthers, Dr M L King’s Assassination, the Viet Nam War, birth control pills, “free sex”, funk music, message songs, Affirmative Action, etc. During that evening “talk”, it became clear to us that she already had many wise thoughts and things to teach, to share. Things about being Black In America. About being true to yourself regardless of race, gender or persuasions. I complimented her and thanked her for her inspirations, then asked for her autograph in my worn paperback copy of Caged Bird. She obliged, rather matter-of-factly. I remember thinking “She sure doesn’t seem to take herself that seriously. But what a great writer! What an interesting woman”. Little did I know, then! Today, I treasure my early copy of your first book so much more, Dr Angelou. You have indelibly taught us and inspired us. God bless your memory and your work, always.
Cleola J. Johnson
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Maya Angelou. I am sorry for your loss and will remember in prayer.
“…A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30 (King James Version).
Keita Pittman – Estelle
Thank you, Dr. Maya Angelou (Teacher) of many. Growing up I would recite your poems in my African attire and I would smile in the mirror. Your poems and your beautiful brown skin gave me identity and dignity. I am grown with children of my own now, and I look to your words to help uplift me. Dr.Maya Angelou (Teacher), your words of wisdom and knowledge will live on for generations to come. You are “A Phenomenal Women.”
Thank you again ♡
DR. DANNYE ANDERSON
Thank you very much DR. Angelou. Your wisdom,
knowledge,love for GOD and the Human race will
be truly missed. I will miss watching you and Miss
Oprah sharing hope and wisdom to this world,
REST MY SOLIDER.
ALWAYS,
DR DANNYE ANDERSON IN SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA
You will be missed and you also touch so many heart with your thoughts, God has a queen in his kingdom.
Her often quote words of “people will forget what you say, but always remember how you made them feel is so true.” I still remember how she always made me feel so proud and so great. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.
Thank you Dr. Maya Angelou for giving me the courage to believe in myself and to love myself even though I had made many mistakes. Thank you for reminding me that I am a “Phenonmenal Woman”! Thank you for introducing me to the love of poetry!! I shall for ever be indebted to you for loving others as much as I love God! Rest my Soror – you are truly an “Ivy Beyond the Wall”!
Even though we never meet you had a presence in my life. Your words touched me and allowed me to release and grow. When God allowed you to rest in my spirit I knew he spoke these words to you “WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFULL SERVANT.”
Love,
Teah
You will be greatly missed. Your words will be forever in our hearts and souls teaching from one generation to the next. Gone but never forgotten.
As-Salaam Aliakum. To the Family, Friends of Dr. Maya Angelou. When I heard that Dr. Maya Angelou had passed, I was in shock and sad of her passing. Any time I heard that Dr Maya Angelou was going to be in Chicago, I would go to see her. It was a honor to know her, she was a beautiful woman full of love, grace, wisdom, knowledge and how to forgive and overcome anything in life. She will always be a wonderful example to me. LOVE AND PEACE. Olivia Muhammad of Chicago, ILL.
Thanks for your inspiration and motivation. Because of your encouraging words in song and poetry we find the strength to “still rise” day after day, trial after trial. In His Service, from all of us at Dorcas Ministries.
Dr. Maya Angelou, thanks for all the contributions you made. R.I.P. you beautiful lady. You will be greatly missed.
Maya,
Your contributions on this earth will forever remain in our hearts and spirits. I truly believe you have lived your purpose and you have done so well. I Thank You for who you were, an inspiration to me and others around the world. So glad you had a peaceful transition to the spirit world and I know that your energy will be felt forever and ever. Thank you Maya, Thank You!
Blessings to your family and friends. Stay strong!
Sincerely,
Tanisha
Your songs on paper inspired generations in my family. We are heartbroken that you have gone on but so glad you have blessed so many. Although your work is done here, your words are still like fine wine…it gets better over time.
Love,
Tammy, Kiara and Charles
Maya Angelou was one of my favorite poets. She was in
my view, Grace Personified. She was a strong woman
with an indomitable Spirit and an Amazing Grace.
Her words so often touched the core of my Soul. She
had a way of making me see things differently and always
for all the right reasons. I learned from her poetic works
that we ” All matter ” …
The beautifully written poem that Maya wrote for
Nelson Mandella’s Tribute speaks volumes and one line
that I particularly recall is “.”No sun outlasts it’s sunset but
will rise again and bring the dawn.”
Now her ‘Day is Done ” from this mortal coil she parts
to rise up into the Havens where she will share her
indomitable Spirit for all ‘ eternity ‘
© 2014 Jani7744 (All rights reserved)
Rest in Peace Dr Angelou
I knew of Maya Angelou, at first, when she was introduced by Oprah back then in her show. She had that aura that I cant find the right words to say…her presence awed me…her words are inspiring…She will be missed but not FORGOTTEN!
Maria Ayan
What an inspiration for All. Mrs. Angelou’s life should serve as the example in which every person strives to understand the significance of learning how to wear your own truth so that you can live as your authentic self and perhaps become a fraction of the powerful and magnificent being that is Maya Angelou. Thank you for your humanity, patience, perseverance, activism, Creativity, and your LOVE!
Dr. Maya Angelou taught me to fly, to soar, to rise and about the swing of my hips. I learned to be a powerful female, to value myself and others and I began my intense love of poetry because of her. The “caged bird” is flying free now and will continue to be a rainbow in a cloud, somewhere to someone. God bless her family and close friends. What an honor to have her as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and close friend but she was a gift to the world and for that I am grateful.
Nancy Webber, right, with Dr. Maya Angelou ( I tried to paste the photo that was on Bank of America’s website, my company)
It was June 29, 2013 when I received the Maya Angelou/ Elizabeth Ross Dargan UNCF Lifetime Achievement Award presented to me by Dr. Maya Angelou. She made me feel like a queen. That was a very important and happy day for me. Later that afternoon, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Webber, III, I gave Dr. Angelou a hug and told her
” I love you” Her reply was ” I love you too” . This is the 12th year of the luncheon and for 11 years she never missed the UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon. The ball room at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC would be filled with ladies dressed in their finest with beautiful hats of all shapes and colors. She would enter and light up the room. We will miss your sweet spirit. I think God for allowing me the honor of your presence for so many years. I am blessed to have known you and will always love you.
We pray that God will provide the family with all that is needed to adjust to the loss of their loved one.
Love and Prayers,
Nancy Webber – 6/2/14
My dear Maya Angelou. Now you can inspire all of the angels in heaven. May the Lord touch you with giant golden wings.
Last week, May 28 while reflecting on Dr Angelou, how her life and lessons encouraged me, I wrote this on my Facebook timeline: I wonder what would happen if some of us would share our “Maya Stories” here over the next few days on facebook? I have one that I’ve told a few times. Here it is again, this time told with even greater respect: I was a college junior at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, NC in 1971 when I attended a “talk” with the then “Miss Angelou” in the University Chapel. I had not yet decided what I would do for my life’s work. I was leaning toward social work. Her first autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, had achieved best-seller status and more. I had read it, ravishingly. My own family members and I could relate to many of her early life experiences which she covered in that profound work. There were only a dozen or so students in attendance. I don’t remember if any of our professors attended. I do remember thinking how ridiculously minimizing this low number turn out might seem to this very special new author and poet. Nevertheless, she was very relaxed and engaging with us. Very unassuming, dressed in a modest head wrap, nice blouse and jeans, she could have been an “older student” working on an advanced degree. There was an ease about her and conversation flowed easily. We were dealing with some very, very heavy issues then, you know. Black Power, the Black Panthers, Dr M L King’s Assassination, the Viet Nam War, birth control pills, “free sex”, funk music, message songs, Affirmative Action, etc. During that evening “talk”, it became clear to us that she already had many wise thoughts and things to teach, to share. Things about being Black In America. About being true to yourself regardless of race, gender or persuasions. I complimented her and thanked her for her inspirations, then asked for her autograph in my worn paperback copy of Caged Bird. She obliged, rather matter-of-factly. I remember thinking “She sure doesn’t seem to take herself that seriously. But what a great writer! What an interesting woman”. Little did I know, then! Today, I treasure my early copy of your first book so much more, Dr Angelou. You have indelibly taught us and inspired us. God bless your memory and your work, always.
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Maya Angelou. I am sorry for your loss and will remember in prayer.
“…A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30 (King James Version).
Thank you, Dr. Maya Angelou (Teacher) of many. Growing up I would recite your poems in my African attire and I would smile in the mirror. Your poems and your beautiful brown skin gave me identity and dignity. I am grown with children of my own now, and I look to your words to help uplift me. Dr.Maya Angelou (Teacher), your words of wisdom and knowledge will live on for generations to come. You are “A Phenomenal Women.”
Thank you again ♡
Thank you very much DR. Angelou. Your wisdom,
knowledge,love for GOD and the Human race will
be truly missed. I will miss watching you and Miss
Oprah sharing hope and wisdom to this world,
REST MY SOLIDER.
ALWAYS,
DR DANNYE ANDERSON IN SAN FRANCISCO,CALIFORNIA