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Ada Sharpton Obituary
His spokeswoman says Ada Sharpton passed away early Thursday morning in Dothan, Ala., following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Rachel Noerdlinger says Sharpton will fly to Alabama to make arrangements for his mother's funeral after attending a rally Thursday evening in Sanford, Fla., for Trayvon Martin.
Martin is a black teenager who was shot to death by a Hispanic neighborhood watch captain in Florida. His parents attended a march for their son in New York City on Wednesday evening.
Noerdlinger says Sharpton learned of his mother's death while boarding the flight to Florida Thursday morning. He heads the National Action Network, a civil rights organization based in New York City.
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Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
May 16, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
June 11, 2012
Rest in Peace.
Diann Murphy
April 12, 2012
Sending heartfelt Sympathy to the family.
Lewis Cypher
April 1, 2012
See you soon
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Kimberly nathaniel
April 1, 2012
May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.my deepiest condolences.she will be missed.forever in our hearts
Michelle Loper
April 1, 2012
May God Comfort You In Your Time Of Grief. My Prayers Are With The Sharpton Family.
April 1, 2012
May your mom rest in peace.
Bonji Small
April 1, 2012
My prayers are with the family at this time .God bless you
Marion Merritt
March 31, 2012
There is no sorrows that heaven can not heal.weeping
may endure for the night, but
JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING.
Prophetess Ingrid Harris
March 31, 2012
May the peace of GOD be with you and may the prayers of the righteous people comfort you.
carolyn andrews
March 31, 2012
My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Carlotta Hawthorne
March 31, 2012
My sympathies to u & yr famiy
May she rest in peace
Fred Matthews
March 31, 2012
My sincere sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother.
M Milord
March 30, 2012
Blessed are those who mourn because they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
May F Hollins
March 30, 2012
May you be comforted by GODS love at this time. My prayers are with your entire family
Charissa Carter
March 30, 2012
Wishing you and your family strength and peace. May God's love make your grief bearable.
Charlotte Anderson
March 30, 2012
May god bless you and your family.
Tina Smallwood
March 30, 2012
Sorry for your lost Rev Al Sharpton your mom raised a good man and others in ya family.You have stood by so many people so god is waiting with open arms for her.
lynn bennett
March 30, 2012
Peace be onto you and your family. During this time. GOD BLESS YOU AND COMFORT YOU.
Eva Williams
March 29, 2012
Reverand Al Sharpton and family,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your mom has blessed the entire world with a loving, caring intelligent man, God Bless her and may she rest in piece,
Milton& Margaret Boston
March 29, 2012
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
March 29, 2012
Rev. Al Sharpton,
May God continue to comfort and give you peace during your time of bereavement. You and your family are in my prayers.
Side note: I'm sorry that I missed you when you visited the Department of Alabama Archives and History. I was pleased to assist Norwood Kerr with working on your family's history.
Patricia C. Wilson (Montgomery, AL)
Millisa R
March 29, 2012
May this beautiful woman RIP.condolences to the sharpton family.
Crystal Brown
March 29, 2012
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
R Ross
March 29, 2012
May the strength she instilled in you as a child and the love of God help you in your time of mourning.
Cynthia Newby
March 29, 2012
Rev. Sharpton,
My condolences go out to you and your family. May the memories of your dearly beloved mother bring you comfort.
Ada F
March 29, 2012
Rev Al & Family,
May God continue to comfort you and your family as you mourn the loss of your Dear Mom. Though she has left this sphere I believe she is still with us in spirit and along with God she will guide you in the important work you do for our community. Therefore I want to thank her for giving 'us' 'you'. May she rest in peace.
Ada F. (Brooklyn, NY)
Conner Melissa
March 28, 2012
My family has your family in our thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time...sending our condolences to your family
March 28, 2012
At this sad time, may it help to know how many hearts are touched by your loss, and many thoughts are with you and your family. – 2 Cor. 1:3
Vernon Johnson
March 28, 2012
Rev. Sharpton; The Sharpton Family And Friends;Please Accept My Sincere Condolence For Your Loss Of Mother Sharpton. May Her Ever Loving Memories Be Foreveer Etched In Your Hearts And Minds To Comfort And Deliver Closure; Creating A "REMEMBERANCE" In Your Own Special Way.All About Love...Thanks For Giving Us Rev. Sharpton "PEACE BE STILL"
Renee Perry
March 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diane Norwood
March 28, 2012
May god bless you and your family. I am praying for you
Diane Scotton/Zion Baptist Church
March 28, 2012
Rev. Sharpton
We're praying for you and your family . May. God. Bless & Strenghten you at this your time of sorrow.
Marjorie Frierson
March 28, 2012
To the Sharpton family, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. May you find comfort in your time of loss. I will keep you in my prayers
rhea milton
March 28, 2012
May she rip...
Jessica Johnson
March 28, 2012
Through you a Great Light Shineth apon the EARTH what a BEAUTIFUL Creation you made for our YOUTH. The Joy I receive in hearing the REV AL SHARPTON speak for out RIGHTS will forever Ring in my EARS. God Appointed you to bring forth a powerful man and for that I am FOREVER GRATEFUL MAy you REST with our Father knowing you have Ordered your STEPS.....! For THE SHARPTON family May God Comfort you all in your time of SORROWS. GOD BLESS
R Grobes Sr.
March 27, 2012
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Prov.31:10. To Rev. Al and the Sharpton family, you have my heart felt sympathy at this time of the passing of your loved one. At this time just words cannot express the true meaning of how we fell at a time like this when a love one is called from labor to eternal rest in the loving care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. You have a right to shed some tears or a lot of tears for one who has been on the battle field of life for so long and one who has raised a courageous soldier to do the Lords work for freedom and justice even as at this time. Weeping may endure for a night but joy shall come in the morning. Ps.30:5c. For to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. llCor. 8:5b. llTm.4:7
mariea smith
March 27, 2012
my prayers are with you and your family.
Patricia Harris
March 27, 2012
God with his infinite wisdom and knowledge loan her to you for a season to bestow what was in her to you. However, with much sadness I give my condolences to a great man, geared by a great woman, which was your mother! I greatly appreciate you and your show, and keep making momma and all of us proud!
Estella Johnson Hunt
March 27, 2012
May God continue to uphold and strengthen you, Rev. Al, and the entire Sharpton Family! Your lifelong civil rights work is a living testimony to your Mom's impact, teachings, and greatness. Do Be Comforted. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Ada.
Herbert Quattlebaum
March 27, 2012
My condolences to you and your family Rev. Al. BTW, I love your show.
Pamela Foster- Gainey
March 27, 2012
The Love of a Mother is Awesome!! I Lost my Mom 15 Years ago, she is with me DAILY & Mrs. Ada will be with you & continue to guide you. Peace be with you
Cynthia Hudson
March 27, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow
Linda Hankins
March 27, 2012
Rest in peace Ms. Ada. Thank you for all the qualities that you had and that you taught your son. Thank you for sharing Rev. Al with the world. Rev. Al be encouraged. Praying for your strength.
March 27, 2012
Dear Rev. Sharpton, I listened to you share re: the expectataions of your Mother for a Son as you made that choice to support another Son, Traivon in Sanford. God Bless your Mother for the Son She raised. God Bless you in Honoring your Mother that day in the work that you do on be-half of a people. God Bless You and your Family, In Sympathy . Sincerely, Peg Wheeler, Syracuse, NY
Beatriz Cisneros
March 27, 2012
Rev. Sharpton, May the peace of our Lord be with you in your loss of your beloved mother. Also sincere gratitude for the multitude of times that you step up in defense of equality and justice. You are a blessing for so many. Thank you so much from the Beatriz Cisneros family in Ariz.
Sam & Pat Thomas
March 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bernice Williams
March 27, 2012
Sorrow indures for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May God bless and keep you.
Dianne Jackson
March 27, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family. Cherish the memories, and may God continue to bless the family.
Doris Hollis
March 27, 2012
Rev.Sharpton,
My prayers are with you and family.
Doris Hollis & Family - birmingham, AL
March 27, 2012
Blessd r we
Carol Maddox
March 27, 2012
Mr. Sharpton I am so sorry for your lost. I want you to remember it was a good thing. I say because no more suffering no more pain. RIP angel and may God continue to bless your family.
carl crittenden
March 27, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Delilah Bailey
March 27, 2012
God Bless you and your family Mr sharpton may peace be with you all
Lillien Mays
March 27, 2012
Rev.Sharpton and Family,
Mrs. Sharpton was a special lady and she will be missed.May God give you all strenth during these differcult times.Our prayers are with you.
Mary Nyberg
March 27, 2012
Reverend Sharpton and family. Deepest sympathy and prayers to you. This woman raised a good peaceful, strong man.
shawanda reynolds
March 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rev. Dr. Randy B. Kelley
March 26, 2012
To Rev. Sharpton, Rev. Glasgow and the entire Sharpton family, I am expressing my deepest sympathy during the transition of your mother. I am praying for you.
ALICE CULVER
March 26, 2012
MAY GOD BLESS THE SHARPTON FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVE ONE.
Doris Moore Bailey
March 26, 2012
Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Kenneth Glasgow and the late Ms Ada Sharpton entire family, we, Beverly Milton and Doris Moore Bailey and Family from Lakeland, FL, extend our sincerest condolences. May God grant you each inner strength as you process Ms Sharpton's transition.
March 26, 2012
To the Sharpton Family
May God's Blessings be with all of you at this time. The lost of a mother and her love will always be with you. Her love will continue to give you peace.
With Love, The Burton Family
Faye Blakeney Brooks & Family
March 26, 2012
Reverend Sharpton,
You and your family are in my heart and prayers. May God bring you comfort during this time.
Ray Allen
March 26, 2012
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Sharpton family & so very many friends wherever they may be.
Mrs. Sharpton was obviously one uniquely special lady.
God bless 1 & all today & always.
March 26, 2012
To Rev. Al and family - The Johnson family from Hartford, CT sends their condolences on the passing of your Mother.
Rosie Lee Pittmon
March 26, 2012
May God bless u and your family!!!
The Hughley Family
March 26, 2012
My prayers are with Rev. Sharpton and his family. Miss Ada, you raised a fine son. I know you had to be one very special lady. Bless you and know that your job was well done. Much love to you sweet lady RIP.
Suzanne Childs
March 26, 2012
To the Sharpton Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you strength today and in the days ahead.
Cynthia Harris
March 26, 2012
We will keep the family in our prayer.
Cynthia Harris
March 26, 2012
Rev. Sharpton you are in our prayer. She is in a better place.
March 26, 2012
May God Be with you all...Losing a love one is never easy especially your mother
Cheryl Swan-Gaynor
March 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry & Priscilla Andrews-Ford
March 26, 2012
Our deepest sympthies to the Sharpton family of your great loss. Many you find comfort, strength and peace knowing that you will be with her again.God bless you all.
Mr Mrs Terrence Lane
March 26, 2012
We will keep you and your family in are many prayers.
Earvetta Davis
March 26, 2012
My prayers goes out to you and your family....God Bless
Earvetta Davis & Family
Cora Richards
March 26, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Raymond & Katie Salters & Family
March 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lois Boatwright Ingram
March 26, 2012
Rev Al & Family;
My prayers are with you all in the time of sorrow. May GOD continue to bless and keep you in HIS loving care.
Joshua & Lois Ingram
March 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirley Strozier
March 26, 2012
Sorry for you lose, were praying for your strength.
March 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Washington
March 25, 2012
God bless you.
March 25, 2012
Dear Rev. Al,
When wprds become meaningless, please know you are in our prayers.
sincerely,
Trent Center West Residents Association
Trenton, NJ
ELNORA SPAULDING
March 25, 2012
MY PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN DOTHAN AL. MRS ADA WAS A VERY INSPIRERING LADY WHO I ENJOYED WORKING WITH IN DOTHAN AL.
GeraldupG Corbitt
March 25, 2012
Keep your head up
Gerald Corbitt
March 25, 2012
I know she is a great inspiration to you. Keep doing what you're doing. Peace. G corbitt
The Folks at Ebbets Field
March 25, 2012
Rev. Sharpton, without Ada Sharpton the world would have never had you. We are extremely greatful to your mother.
God Bless you and your family.
Andy Vitello
March 25, 2012
My deepest sympathay to you and your family
BRUCE L HOLMES SR
March 25, 2012
REV.AL SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOMA.KEEP THE FAITH AND KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU DO.AUTHOR,PUBLISHER AND FOUNDER. MR& MRS.BRUCE L.HOLMES SR.
Keith Ridley,IV(Ridley Funeral Estab.Inc of Washington,DC)
Keith Ridley IV
March 25, 2012
We uplift you and hold you as you funeralize your mother...
With deepest condolences,
Keith Ridley,IV
Ridley Funeral Estab.Inc
Washington,DC
Tomeko Lee
March 25, 2012
May GOD bless you Rev.Al Sharpton and family through your sorrows!!!! GOD knows best and he told Mother Sharpton " Well done!!!Come home my child and except your wings"!!!
CLAUDINE JONES
March 25, 2012
Rev Sharpton I'm sorry for your loss. Ms Ada is now in the Garden sitting at the right hand of the father. Blessing to you.
Nikki San Martino
March 25, 2012
My sympathy goes out to the Sharpton Family and other relatives.Memories are the legacies of love.May the sun continue to shine in your lives and peace be present.
LUCY MADISON
March 24, 2012
GOD BLESS THE SHARPTON FAMILY.
FROM YOUR DOTHAN ALABAMA FAMILY
claudia Studebaker
March 24, 2012
I was sorry to hear of your mothers passing,she is in the arms of the Lord now.I pray for you and your family for comfort andpeace
B Henderson
March 24, 2012
In Memory of Mrs. Ada Sharpton
Josephine Thomas
March 24, 2012
Praying for you Rev.Al and your family of the loss of your dear mother.May the Lord be with you and comfort you.
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