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Maya Angelou

Shared Thoughts and Memories

  1. Mary Williams

    Dr. Maya Angelou thank you so much for sharing your inspiring words, wisdom and extraordinary work with me. God bless the world with a “Phenomenal Woman”…Thank you God!!!

    We will miss you 🙂

  2. Karen Wells

    She will truly be missed. She was the voice to the young people. Now they must listen
    and take action to transform their lives as they transform their communities and beyond.

    Thank you Maya see you next time.

  3. Roseline Philippe

    Dr. Angelou is one person, for some strange reason, I thought would always be around. She was a strong woman, and yet you always felt her gentleness as she spoke. She had so much more to give, and we still have so much to learn from her. You will be dearly missed. May you rest in eternal peace.

  4. Susan Lowe

    Dr. Maya has blessed me from a child. Her words and spirit will always be with me. Her legacy lives in me. How truly blessed we are to have such a gift in our lifetime. Heaven smiles to have its Angel home again. Knowing the oneness and unity of all life, I bless beloved sister, teacher, guide and friend peace in the hereafter. Thank you Dr. Maya Angelou.

  5. Michelle Hohler

    Rest in Paradise Ms. Maya Angelou!

  6. Mary Ann McNeill

    It is because of you I am an avid reader! Thank you for touching my life.

  7. Jordan K. Phillips

    I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Maya Angelou. Please accept my tribute/condolences and prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of her soul to Heaven.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT3zpD7WUpA

    Jordan Phillips
    -Gaffney, SC

  8. Richardene

    With heartfelt condolences to the family of Maya Angelou. She will be missed as a great role model for women, especially African American Woman. We are thankful for the legacy of her writings and works that she leaves to forever remind us of her presence in our hearts and on the planet. She will forever be loved.

  9. Ruthetta V. Gillette

    MY CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO MRS. ANGELOU FAMILY – WE HAVE LOST A GREAT LADY – I WILL TRULY MISS HER AND HER WORDS OF WISDOM

  10. ida

    This hurt knowing your going. When I heard I cried. I don’t know you personally but you words said it all and you knew me. Thank you for being a strong, phenomenonal. Women, thank you for teaching us caged girls.

  11. Joe Spector

    Her spirit is so large that you can feel it envelope the entire world, giving loving support to all her inhabitants. She’s a new Ascended Master. A teacher of life whose heart full of love is as large and as infinite as the universe.

  12. Daniel

    You are my profound inspiration Maya ! I Love You! My thoughts are with the family! It is bitter-sweet, My heart is broken for the loss and filled with love for the gathering of admirers at this time.

    Sincerely, Always, Daniel

  13. Author J. Edward Griffin, “Trapped Within: A Longing to Survive” (future best seller)

    The six years in which she remained quiet after enduring such a traumatic experience early in life shortly after its beginning stages allowed God to resonate his STRONG presence inside her. This lead to six decades of prosperity, allegiance and service to the cause of the human race. That will be her legacy. Though she did not speak for a time publicly early on, God was moving well within her and preparing her to wear a great title and do marvelous things for millions.

    Sometimes when we endure such unimaginable suffering early in life we have to be patient for it is by the grace of God that all that suffering we encounter in that time period will lead to greater rewards, benefits and successes later in life that we can not dream of or imagine.

    Because of you, Dr. Maya Angelou, I still dream.

  14. Patricia Thombs

    My husband (Lynwood) and I are so proud to have had the opportunity to know and work with Dr. Angelou at Mount Zion Baptist Church. She is indeed the most phenomenal woman we have ever known. There will never be another like her. She will be missed immensely.

  15. Nicole

    As a young girl I couldn’t possibly appreciate the lessons taught by you & grandmother. Each Sunday on West 25th 1/2 street when you would come by chat and enjoy dinner, oh what a cherished memory. I can only imagine you, grandmother, the rest of the circle are laughing, talking and enjoying the impact you’ve made. Well done faithful servant now it’s time to rest.

    Sweet tears of joy!

  16. Delores Green

    The words of wisdom expressed by Dr. Angelou through her writings will forever resonate within my soul. She’s one of my many admirers. Little did I know when my daughter would call to say that Dr. Angelou was speaking at Wake’s Dignity and Respect Campaign, it would be the last time that I would get to grace her presence.
    Farewell to one of the greatest poets, writers, activists, and teachers the world would come to know. Thank you Dr. Angelou and may we all continue to inhabit your vision of One village…One community. Sleep on beloved!

  17. Pat Taylor

    To the Family and “Daughters” of Dr. Maya Angelou,
    We, as a nation and as a world community, have lost a treasure! I thank God for sending teachers, mentors and guides to us to learn from. She has an exceptional job and I believe that God is pleased. She left our world a better place…just because she was willing to be what God had planned for her to be…herself. Ah….what could be better! There is still so much to yield from her life because she has left a legacy. She was the teacher and her life taught us how to live life with courage, determination, and zeal! I rejoice in the fact that she lives on. Thank you, Dr. Maya Angelou!

  18. Rachel Outen

    Dr. Maya Angelou, you are such an inspiration.GOD lent you to us for 86 glorious years, you have shared your life with us through pen and paper and through eloquent speeches. You have taken your rest and GOD has you now. You will be missed dearly. We thank you, we applaud, we love you. Rest on dear Maya, rest on!

  19. Angela Hughes

    Dr. Maya Angelou was a wonderful and humble human being. Heaven is blessed to have her if she spreads even a fraction of the love, wisdom, hope, and peace she did here on earth. I love you.

  20. Barbara Ann Long

    My condolences to Dr. Maya Angelou’s son Guy and his family,Ophrah Winfry and the vast family that adopted her as Mother,Sister,mentor and friend…..I weep when I heard Dr. Maya had left us . I have never had the honor of meeting her,but felt like she was a close relative that guided my spirit…I was privileged with witnessing every interview,documentary,hearing her eloquent speeches and reading her powerful words which have helped me in my personal growth. Two sayings from Maya that will always be with me are; I can be changed by what happens to me,I refuse to be reduced by it. And, when people show you who they are believe them..
    What a powerful legacy you have left ,we are blessed to have had you
    God bless you, Rest in Peace