They Are Not Dead Who Live
In The Lives They Leave Behind.
They Live A Life Again
As The World Celebrates Their Good,
Forgets The Rest…
And Declares Their IMMORTALITY!
Lala Mpenzi (Sleep Darling)
Lala Salama (Sleep Well)
Kwa Kheri Mama Maya Angelou (Farewell Mama Maya Angelou)
Tutakutana Bandarini Kule (We Shall Meet On That Beautiful Shore)
Thank You For Being You;
Just You…
A Woman
A Phenomenol Woman!
Now Rest From The Labours
Away From The Cares
Hustles And Bustles Here- In
The World Celebrates Honours And Salutes
Courage Herself-
Adieu M’ma Angelou!
Farewell Beautiful!
May Your Soul Truly REST IN ETERNAL PEACE
Herbert Nixon
Maya opened the door for today’s black writers, journalists, film producers and broadcasters.
I too grew up in the segagated south where the only ocupations open for black were manual labor jobs. Gos bless your memory. I Rise I Rise
Rebecca Bledsoe
Dr. Maya Angelou gave so much of herself…never asking for anything in return. I believe she was more than a Phenomenal Woman…she was anointed by God. I am just one of the many who have been inspired by her tremendous body of work, kind spoken words, and enormous heart. I will always remember how just reading your books, articles, and/or hearing her speak, would lift me up from moments of despair. My heart is full of gratitude to the family for sharing this memorial service and I will forever cherish this moment…Namaste*
E.Merle Reynolds
To All The Family of Maya Angelou
And Friends And Lives she touched and will touch in the future.
She was a child of God. Jesus said he would go and prepare a place
for us and come and receive us again. She is now at home.
May she rest in peace until that great day when the trumpet blows
for eternity.1 Thes 4: 13-18 Rest in Peace Sister With Love.
Carol Burns
Dr. Maya Angelou touched so many lives including my very own. She was a great mentor, philosopher, mother, lover, teacher and friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. What a phenomenal woman she was. Her life will be a beacon of light for everyone too see. With that said, I leave this message, ” Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name. In Life we loved you dearly and in death we’ll do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, though you did not go alone. For part of us went with you… the day God called you home. You left us precious memories, your love is still our guide… And though we cannot see you,.. You Dr, Maya Angelou will always be by our side”. Well done thy good and faithful servant. You will be truly missed.
Valerie Fox
Another Angel with Wings……..R I P Maya Angelou
Shari Spearman
Dr. Maya Angelou’s voice lives on, in the hearts of all who have heard, or will hear and read her words. She is the World’s past and its future. As generations are fueled by her passion and love they too will forge their own courage.
This is her legacy to us Love, Faith, Courage and the Passion to live life and share it with others in the form of service.
Thank you Wake Forest University for Live streaming Dr. Maya Angelou’s Memorial Service
Stephanie Williams
Thank you for your gift of words. By simply being you, you’ve allowed me to be me.
~Blessings from Beloit, WI
Ilda Montoya
To Dr. Maya Angelou’s family I want to express my condolences, for the joy Dr. Angelou shared with me, my family – indeed the world – I know her Spirit has indeed risen.
My mother, Theresa, went to high school with Marguerite Johnson (Maya Angelou) in San Francisco, performed in choirs and school plays and went to dances at the Booker T. Washington Community Center across the street from my grandparents, Mr. & Mrs Butler’s home on Baker Street. Mr. Butler, a WWII veteran, began working as a porter for the Southern Pacific Railroad along the North-South corridor from San Francisco to Chicago. Because of constant travel away from home, Mrs. Butler was a housekeeper. It was about 1945 when Theresa and Marguerite met and spent time together gossiping about boys during slumber parties. It wasn’t long before the poodle skirt fad and “Got a Penny Benny”, by the Nat King Cole Trio attracted their attention. The Mathis family lived just a few blocks down Baker Street where, at the time, mostly Colored people lived, Civil Rights wasn’t thought of, and shopping at City of Paris and other department stores was so difficult that they endured harsh criticism for their pressed hair, skin color and failed attempts at crossing the segregation threshold.
During my childhood I would see Maya Angelou periodically, mostly at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, she often responded with a smile and she would say, “I know you”. She had a tremendous influence on me, I wrote to her for many years and she frequently responded, each time I felt a renewal, a special recognition to carry on. After her book releases I stood in long lines to get her autograph, greeting me with a smile she asked about my grandmother all the while I stood mesmerized by her incredible spirit.
A family elder once taught me that the spirit never dies. A champion of social justice, a creative and intellectual hallmark, Dr. Angelou’s poetic voice will live forever. And I will never forget her. I love you Dr. Maya Angelou!
Ilda Montoya
Amelia Williams
I have shed many tears since hearing the news of your passing. You reminded me of my sweet, beautiful Grandmother. Your profound words, your strength, your wisdom, your LOVE … just like her. I am thankful for all that you gave while here on earth, I am honored to have been able to experience your homegoing and I am THRILLED to know you and my Grandmother are in Heaven sharing stories.
Rest in Heaven Beautiful PHENOMENAL Woman
jan lorentzen
I met Maya in the late 60’s at a family/sister ’round the kitchen table gathering. when she entered the room i saw a giant= magnificent, loud spoken, fun and heartfelt woman ten years older than myself. i was a friend of the family…blessed to be invited…i knew then that i too, a white woman, belonged to her family. i have followed her faithfully all these fifty years and one day i too will follow her to where she is now…once we meet a phenomenal woman…well, we become that…deepest love and blessings to all of us who chose to be her family.
Helen Bowens
Thank you, Dr. Angelou for your kind words during your visit to Virginia State University during my freshmen year. Your being influenced me in so many ways. I’m so grateful that God had our paths to cross. Rest easy..See you when I get there!
Adrienne Bell
I had the pleasure of writing Dr. Maya Angelou after reading her first book when it was released and she wrote me back with a wonderful statement on a post card that I will cherish for life. We have her memories on audio and video to share with the next generation to come. May her wishes live on. R.I.P. as I know that she will.
The new angel Dr. Maya Angelou.
Carol Richardson
Dr. Maya Angelou you have been an inspiration in my life. I thank you for the legacy you have left. You will truly be missed.
Sheniqua L. Roberts
Rest In Heaven Dr. Maya Angelou your word will forever be apart of my life.
Myra Webb
Remembering Maya today.
Grace Jones
I greatly admired Maya Angelou. I never got a chance to see her in person but; it would have been a joy to have sit down with her and talk with her. A good person has gone but in our hearts Ms. Angelou will be. The Bird Cage will sing on in each of our hearts……….
Chea Castro
To the family of Dr. Angelou from me and my family we send our heartfelt and deepest condolences for the loss of you Beloved. Thank you allowing her public “family” to mourn with you. Please know it is with a grateful heart that we appreciate you allowing us to love, remember, and mourn along side you all. Thank you for sharing her with us for all of her days.
We Honor you Dr. “Miss” Maya, thank you for all you gave us. We love you and will miss you. I thank God for the Blessing of you, your words, your shared love, and for making this world a brighter place by gracing it with you.
With a heavy heart but a soaring spirit I say with love … Rest in Power Sister.
on behalf of the The Willis / Willis-Starbuck /Ward/ Castro/Redman /Warren/Nelms Family
Maria Jensen-Garibay
What a life…what a spirit…what a human! My heart aches and yet I feel blessed to have had a woman like Maya Angelou to inspire me. She showed me I wasn’t alone in the painful memories and scars of my childhood but that it would NOT define who I was but inspire me to do something with that pain. So, she…Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, my abuelita, my Tia’s and my mother…all have been examples to me of strong, phenomenal women that have just lived their lives…did what they had to do and under such challenging circumstances…to pave the way with grace, dignity and strength…they are my she-roes. So along the journey of my life I have become a teacher and yet I learn from my students…I give to my students and yet I get from them more than I deserve. Her words have so touched my life…and lastly these words guide my life…If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t, change your attitude.
Cheryl McFarren
I celebrate the life and legacy of my Shero! Thank you for allowing the world to share in remembering her. Today is my 50th birthday, and I am filled with gratitude to spend a part of this day with all of you. Thank you, Sister Maya, for the profound gift of your life!
They Are Not Dead Who Live
In The Lives They Leave Behind.
They Live A Life Again
As The World Celebrates Their Good,
Forgets The Rest…
And Declares Their IMMORTALITY!
Lala Mpenzi (Sleep Darling)
Lala Salama (Sleep Well)
Kwa Kheri Mama Maya Angelou (Farewell Mama Maya Angelou)
Tutakutana Bandarini Kule (We Shall Meet On That Beautiful Shore)
Thank You For Being You;
Just You…
A Woman
A Phenomenol Woman!
Now Rest From The Labours
Away From The Cares
Hustles And Bustles Here- In
The World Celebrates Honours And Salutes
Courage Herself-
Adieu M’ma Angelou!
Farewell Beautiful!
May Your Soul Truly REST IN ETERNAL PEACE
Maya opened the door for today’s black writers, journalists, film producers and broadcasters.
I too grew up in the segagated south where the only ocupations open for black were manual labor jobs. Gos bless your memory. I Rise I Rise
Dr. Maya Angelou gave so much of herself…never asking for anything in return. I believe she was more than a Phenomenal Woman…she was anointed by God. I am just one of the many who have been inspired by her tremendous body of work, kind spoken words, and enormous heart. I will always remember how just reading your books, articles, and/or hearing her speak, would lift me up from moments of despair. My heart is full of gratitude to the family for sharing this memorial service and I will forever cherish this moment…Namaste*
To All The Family of Maya Angelou
And Friends And Lives she touched and will touch in the future.
She was a child of God. Jesus said he would go and prepare a place
for us and come and receive us again. She is now at home.
May she rest in peace until that great day when the trumpet blows
for eternity.1 Thes 4: 13-18 Rest in Peace Sister With Love.
Dr. Maya Angelou touched so many lives including my very own. She was a great mentor, philosopher, mother, lover, teacher and friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. What a phenomenal woman she was. Her life will be a beacon of light for everyone too see. With that said, I leave this message, ” Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name. In Life we loved you dearly and in death we’ll do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, though you did not go alone. For part of us went with you… the day God called you home. You left us precious memories, your love is still our guide… And though we cannot see you,.. You Dr, Maya Angelou will always be by our side”. Well done thy good and faithful servant. You will be truly missed.
Another Angel with Wings……..R I P Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou’s voice lives on, in the hearts of all who have heard, or will hear and read her words. She is the World’s past and its future. As generations are fueled by her passion and love they too will forge their own courage.
This is her legacy to us Love, Faith, Courage and the Passion to live life and share it with others in the form of service.
Thank you Wake Forest University for Live streaming Dr. Maya Angelou’s Memorial Service
Thank you for your gift of words. By simply being you, you’ve allowed me to be me.
~Blessings from Beloit, WI
To Dr. Maya Angelou’s family I want to express my condolences, for the joy Dr. Angelou shared with me, my family – indeed the world – I know her Spirit has indeed risen.
My mother, Theresa, went to high school with Marguerite Johnson (Maya Angelou) in San Francisco, performed in choirs and school plays and went to dances at the Booker T. Washington Community Center across the street from my grandparents, Mr. & Mrs Butler’s home on Baker Street. Mr. Butler, a WWII veteran, began working as a porter for the Southern Pacific Railroad along the North-South corridor from San Francisco to Chicago. Because of constant travel away from home, Mrs. Butler was a housekeeper. It was about 1945 when Theresa and Marguerite met and spent time together gossiping about boys during slumber parties. It wasn’t long before the poodle skirt fad and “Got a Penny Benny”, by the Nat King Cole Trio attracted their attention. The Mathis family lived just a few blocks down Baker Street where, at the time, mostly Colored people lived, Civil Rights wasn’t thought of, and shopping at City of Paris and other department stores was so difficult that they endured harsh criticism for their pressed hair, skin color and failed attempts at crossing the segregation threshold.
During my childhood I would see Maya Angelou periodically, mostly at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, she often responded with a smile and she would say, “I know you”. She had a tremendous influence on me, I wrote to her for many years and she frequently responded, each time I felt a renewal, a special recognition to carry on. After her book releases I stood in long lines to get her autograph, greeting me with a smile she asked about my grandmother all the while I stood mesmerized by her incredible spirit.
A family elder once taught me that the spirit never dies. A champion of social justice, a creative and intellectual hallmark, Dr. Angelou’s poetic voice will live forever. And I will never forget her. I love you Dr. Maya Angelou!
Ilda Montoya
I have shed many tears since hearing the news of your passing. You reminded me of my sweet, beautiful Grandmother. Your profound words, your strength, your wisdom, your LOVE … just like her. I am thankful for all that you gave while here on earth, I am honored to have been able to experience your homegoing and I am THRILLED to know you and my Grandmother are in Heaven sharing stories.
Rest in Heaven Beautiful PHENOMENAL Woman
I met Maya in the late 60’s at a family/sister ’round the kitchen table gathering. when she entered the room i saw a giant= magnificent, loud spoken, fun and heartfelt woman ten years older than myself. i was a friend of the family…blessed to be invited…i knew then that i too, a white woman, belonged to her family. i have followed her faithfully all these fifty years and one day i too will follow her to where she is now…once we meet a phenomenal woman…well, we become that…deepest love and blessings to all of us who chose to be her family.
Thank you, Dr. Angelou for your kind words during your visit to Virginia State University during my freshmen year. Your being influenced me in so many ways. I’m so grateful that God had our paths to cross. Rest easy..See you when I get there!
I had the pleasure of writing Dr. Maya Angelou after reading her first book when it was released and she wrote me back with a wonderful statement on a post card that I will cherish for life. We have her memories on audio and video to share with the next generation to come. May her wishes live on. R.I.P. as I know that she will.
The new angel Dr. Maya Angelou.
Dr. Maya Angelou you have been an inspiration in my life. I thank you for the legacy you have left. You will truly be missed.
Rest In Heaven Dr. Maya Angelou your word will forever be apart of my life.
Remembering Maya today.
I greatly admired Maya Angelou. I never got a chance to see her in person but; it would have been a joy to have sit down with her and talk with her. A good person has gone but in our hearts Ms. Angelou will be. The Bird Cage will sing on in each of our hearts……….
To the family of Dr. Angelou from me and my family we send our heartfelt and deepest condolences for the loss of you Beloved. Thank you allowing her public “family” to mourn with you. Please know it is with a grateful heart that we appreciate you allowing us to love, remember, and mourn along side you all. Thank you for sharing her with us for all of her days.
We Honor you Dr. “Miss” Maya, thank you for all you gave us. We love you and will miss you. I thank God for the Blessing of you, your words, your shared love, and for making this world a brighter place by gracing it with you.
With a heavy heart but a soaring spirit I say with love … Rest in Power Sister.
on behalf of the The Willis / Willis-Starbuck /Ward/ Castro/Redman /Warren/Nelms Family
What a life…what a spirit…what a human! My heart aches and yet I feel blessed to have had a woman like Maya Angelou to inspire me. She showed me I wasn’t alone in the painful memories and scars of my childhood but that it would NOT define who I was but inspire me to do something with that pain. So, she…Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, my abuelita, my Tia’s and my mother…all have been examples to me of strong, phenomenal women that have just lived their lives…did what they had to do and under such challenging circumstances…to pave the way with grace, dignity and strength…they are my she-roes. So along the journey of my life I have become a teacher and yet I learn from my students…I give to my students and yet I get from them more than I deserve. Her words have so touched my life…and lastly these words guide my life…If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t, change your attitude.
I celebrate the life and legacy of my Shero! Thank you for allowing the world to share in remembering her. Today is my 50th birthday, and I am filled with gratitude to spend a part of this day with all of you. Thank you, Sister Maya, for the profound gift of your life!