In my Senior year of high school you were my inspiration to write poetry. I have written 2 books and had them copyrighted but never published. Nevertheless you were my IDOL. You will be missed but always remembered.
Kimberly Ceaser
Dr. Angelou,
You have been such an inspiration to many, young and old. Such a great person who contributed so much if her life to helping others. Thanks Dr. Angelou.
Daisy Plante
What a blessing you have been to little black girls and all little girls all over the world. I read ” I know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and it awakened my heart. Also, if Oprah Winfrey had not read it, she might not have become who she is today! I know I am the better for it. “When you know better, you do better!”
Mildred Atkinson Council, Pitt County Board of Education, Greenville, NC
If I could fulfill a wish: Every English Class would have every child exposed to the works of this global woman- Dr. Maya Angelou. Her book: Words of Love is one of my favorites. I feel blessed that my family was exposed to her work. She has empowered so many that I am assured that their lives will be forever changed in a positive way. Thanks to her son and the entire Angelou family for sharing her with all of us. May God continue blessing all of you.
LOVE. It is like air. We breathe it in, and we breathe it OUT.
Joyce Bracy Vaughan
Rest In Peace Dr. Maya Angelou: As a small girl from Pine Bluff, AR I remember meeting you for the first time as you spoke at one of my first professional conferences in Nashville,TN. I ran to the stage after your presentation was finished, and you allowed me to have a photo taken with you. It has become one of my favorite keepsakes. THANK YOU for all the inspiration and encouragement you have given me over my life through your writings, music, dance, films and personal testamonies via television. My favorite brag is; you know Maya Angelou is my “Homegirl”…. She grew up a few miles down the road in Stamps, AR.Your legacy will continue to impact my life. See You in the Morning….Joyce Bracy Vaughan, Pine Bluff, AR
Rick
You were a blessing to all thank you for all you showed to us in many ways.
I loved your words you always wrote for all to read and to see how things you wrote would touch someones life in some way, this was god’s gift to you to share with all and that you did.
On of my favorite saying i love to use when losing someone a family member or a friend or just to thous i know.
One of life most precious treasures are the beautiful memories we leave behind in the hearts or family and friends this no one can every take away.
So to the family enjoy these precious memories she has given to you and take comfort in all the beautiful memories she gave each one of you.
Sincerely,
Ricky
Sarah Hope
Dear Maya, You turned my world upside down when I found you. Again it is spinning as you leave this realm. My words don’t seem to be holding the weight of my emotion. So I must hastily leave this note and pray that you can understand my souls sadness. I will continue to write, hearing your powerful voice echoing in my mind. Rest dear Maya, your work here is done. Namaste.
Jacqueline Hutchinson
As a child my soul was quieted and held in a cage until you released it in “I know Why The Caged Bird Sing”. Every word you ever penned kept the wind beneath my wings and a melody in my heart. Thank you for your life long contribution of uplifting the human spirit Dr. Maya Angelou, R.I.P.
Charleen Harris Strasner
We are all phenomenal because of You, Our Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31:10, 29-31)
phillip lyman
there’s a new angel in the sky! dr. maya angelou. may your words inspire all people always.
H.M.
Thank you for blessing us with your teachings.
Aleta Mineo
Maya was fully herself demonstrating, teaching each of us to live our lives fully with purpose, passion, confidence and love. A special, special woman who spoke to the hearts and souls of many as if she were speaking to each.
Oh faithful servant, job well done, your words, your love, your smile lives on within each of us who had the privilege of knowing you. Your legacy: You made the world a better place.
Valerie Jean Grimes
One of many women, I wanted to meet. Somehow I believe I have through her work. Her love of lyrical expressions and dance.. life..people and of course God. Like most of us, we can say she was one amazing woman, a woman of character, style and pose. I call her Queen Poetess. In my heart, I pray to become well known as a poetess. She has inspired me and so many others. She will be missed, she left an imprint, she left a legacy of greatness. Her LOVE. She has earned her Wings.
RIP
Queen Poetess
LaRonda Garrett
What an amazing women you have taught so many life lessons. There will never be another you bless you and fly with the angels! Blessings and love to your family as well.
Jackie Outley
To the family, my sincere condolences. I wish I had met the marvel of a woman and teacher that was, and always will be, Dr. Maya Angelou. A true pioneer and legendary spirit was she –an undeniable, incontestable, unwavering force. Her life’s story, her very essence, bears witness to an irrevocable truth; for, in each of us, irrespective of circumstance, is the capacity to fulfill the greatness of our God-given purposes, fingerprinted on our souls and fortified in common humanity. Through the power of one voice, Dr. Angelou raised the consciousness of millions. She not only urged each of us to aspire to our better enlightened, dignified selves but to recognize and celebrate the common bond we have to one another. Through the everlasting works of Dr. Angelou, we all become her students many generations over. Let the world never forget Dr. Maya Angelou, her life a living testament, her teachings wisdom profound, her spirit transcendent.
Rhonda E. Ruben
Thank you for all your words of Wisdom. I will miss you.
Rhonda E. Ruben
Ann K. Williams
An Angel Indeed, Inspiration To Me, To The World! Thanks For Sharing Your Wisdom And Your Love With The World, R.I.P Dr. Maya Angelou You Will Be Missed!
Joli
Fly home Dr Angelou
I was so happy to be in your presence and feel your strength
and love fill the room
Your books and your words have healed so many
and have shown us the way
Love
Pamela Petrease Felder
Dr. Maya Angelou’s voice, courage, and approach to love and respect were powerful beyond measure. She is a world treasure that will continue to uplift humanity for generations to come. Thank you.
Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran
As a resident of Winston-Salem, I have lost a neighbor: someone I saw in the Grocery Store or Christmas Shopping. Someone who once served me gravy at one of her famous Thanksgiving Dinners.
As a leader, I have lost the avatar who repeatedly reminded me (us) “courage is the virtue without which all other virtues are impossible. ”
As a mother, I have lost someone whose imposing presence rendered my young son speechless.
As a reader, I have lost the weaver of stories: stories that captured life in all it’s complexity while inspiring hope.
As a lover of music and theater, I have lost that full throated, unashamed voice, a voice that lifted the songs of my people AND the drama of the ancient Greeks.
As a teacher, I have lost one who never doubted the capacity of every human being to be changed and to do good.
As a human being, I have lost the one who reminded us. “I am human, nothing human is alien to me. ”
And yet I have gained so much.
I celebrate a life.
I will not mourn.
We give thanks for the light Dr Angelou shared so freely. We must walk in that light and be light to others.
Good night, Courageous Queen.
Your rest is well deserved.
My deepest condolences to Guy and to Rosa
Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran
In my Senior year of high school you were my inspiration to write poetry. I have written 2 books and had them copyrighted but never published. Nevertheless you were my IDOL. You will be missed but always remembered.
Dr. Angelou,
You have been such an inspiration to many, young and old. Such a great person who contributed so much if her life to helping others. Thanks Dr. Angelou.
What a blessing you have been to little black girls and all little girls all over the world. I read ” I know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and it awakened my heart. Also, if Oprah Winfrey had not read it, she might not have become who she is today! I know I am the better for it. “When you know better, you do better!”
If I could fulfill a wish: Every English Class would have every child exposed to the works of this global woman- Dr. Maya Angelou. Her book: Words of Love is one of my favorites. I feel blessed that my family was exposed to her work. She has empowered so many that I am assured that their lives will be forever changed in a positive way. Thanks to her son and the entire Angelou family for sharing her with all of us. May God continue blessing all of you.
LOVE. It is like air. We breathe it in, and we breathe it OUT.
Rest In Peace Dr. Maya Angelou: As a small girl from Pine Bluff, AR I remember meeting you for the first time as you spoke at one of my first professional conferences in Nashville,TN. I ran to the stage after your presentation was finished, and you allowed me to have a photo taken with you. It has become one of my favorite keepsakes. THANK YOU for all the inspiration and encouragement you have given me over my life through your writings, music, dance, films and personal testamonies via television. My favorite brag is; you know Maya Angelou is my “Homegirl”…. She grew up a few miles down the road in Stamps, AR.Your legacy will continue to impact my life. See You in the Morning….Joyce Bracy Vaughan, Pine Bluff, AR
You were a blessing to all thank you for all you showed to us in many ways.
I loved your words you always wrote for all to read and to see how things you wrote would touch someones life in some way, this was god’s gift to you to share with all and that you did.
On of my favorite saying i love to use when losing someone a family member or a friend or just to thous i know.
One of life most precious treasures are the beautiful memories we leave behind in the hearts or family and friends this no one can every take away.
So to the family enjoy these precious memories she has given to you and take comfort in all the beautiful memories she gave each one of you.
Sincerely,
Ricky
Dear Maya, You turned my world upside down when I found you. Again it is spinning as you leave this realm. My words don’t seem to be holding the weight of my emotion. So I must hastily leave this note and pray that you can understand my souls sadness. I will continue to write, hearing your powerful voice echoing in my mind. Rest dear Maya, your work here is done. Namaste.
As a child my soul was quieted and held in a cage until you released it in “I know Why The Caged Bird Sing”. Every word you ever penned kept the wind beneath my wings and a melody in my heart. Thank you for your life long contribution of uplifting the human spirit Dr. Maya Angelou, R.I.P.
We are all phenomenal because of You, Our Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 31:10, 29-31)
there’s a new angel in the sky! dr. maya angelou. may your words inspire all people always.
Thank you for blessing us with your teachings.
Maya was fully herself demonstrating, teaching each of us to live our lives fully with purpose, passion, confidence and love. A special, special woman who spoke to the hearts and souls of many as if she were speaking to each.
Oh faithful servant, job well done, your words, your love, your smile lives on within each of us who had the privilege of knowing you. Your legacy: You made the world a better place.
One of many women, I wanted to meet. Somehow I believe I have through her work. Her love of lyrical expressions and dance.. life..people and of course God. Like most of us, we can say she was one amazing woman, a woman of character, style and pose. I call her Queen Poetess. In my heart, I pray to become well known as a poetess. She has inspired me and so many others. She will be missed, she left an imprint, she left a legacy of greatness. Her LOVE. She has earned her Wings.
RIP
Queen Poetess
What an amazing women you have taught so many life lessons. There will never be another you bless you and fly with the angels! Blessings and love to your family as well.
To the family, my sincere condolences. I wish I had met the marvel of a woman and teacher that was, and always will be, Dr. Maya Angelou. A true pioneer and legendary spirit was she –an undeniable, incontestable, unwavering force. Her life’s story, her very essence, bears witness to an irrevocable truth; for, in each of us, irrespective of circumstance, is the capacity to fulfill the greatness of our God-given purposes, fingerprinted on our souls and fortified in common humanity. Through the power of one voice, Dr. Angelou raised the consciousness of millions. She not only urged each of us to aspire to our better enlightened, dignified selves but to recognize and celebrate the common bond we have to one another. Through the everlasting works of Dr. Angelou, we all become her students many generations over. Let the world never forget Dr. Maya Angelou, her life a living testament, her teachings wisdom profound, her spirit transcendent.
Thank you for all your words of Wisdom. I will miss you.
Rhonda E. Ruben
An Angel Indeed, Inspiration To Me, To The World! Thanks For Sharing Your Wisdom And Your Love With The World, R.I.P Dr. Maya Angelou You Will Be Missed!
Fly home Dr Angelou
I was so happy to be in your presence and feel your strength
and love fill the room
Your books and your words have healed so many
and have shown us the way
Love
Dr. Maya Angelou’s voice, courage, and approach to love and respect were powerful beyond measure. She is a world treasure that will continue to uplift humanity for generations to come. Thank you.
As a resident of Winston-Salem, I have lost a neighbor: someone I saw in the Grocery Store or Christmas Shopping. Someone who once served me gravy at one of her famous Thanksgiving Dinners.
As a leader, I have lost the avatar who repeatedly reminded me (us) “courage is the virtue without which all other virtues are impossible. ”
As a mother, I have lost someone whose imposing presence rendered my young son speechless.
As a reader, I have lost the weaver of stories: stories that captured life in all it’s complexity while inspiring hope.
As a lover of music and theater, I have lost that full throated, unashamed voice, a voice that lifted the songs of my people AND the drama of the ancient Greeks.
As a teacher, I have lost one who never doubted the capacity of every human being to be changed and to do good.
As a human being, I have lost the one who reminded us. “I am human, nothing human is alien to me. ”
And yet I have gained so much.
I celebrate a life.
I will not mourn.
We give thanks for the light Dr Angelou shared so freely. We must walk in that light and be light to others.
Good night, Courageous Queen.
Your rest is well deserved.
My deepest condolences to Guy and to Rosa
Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran