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May 20, 2023
Deepest Sympathy Condolences to the John’s Family Mable John one of the talented first solo female artists signed to Motown Records and a member of Ray Charles backing group The Raelettes.
October 8, 2022
Condolences to the John's family. What a wonderful accomplishment to have been a blues singer who became the first woman solo artist signed to Motown Records. May God grant the family peace of heart and comfort in the coming days and months ahead.
Darlene
September 30, 2022
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Ms. Mable John. Ms. Mable John was a blues singer who became the first woman solo artist signed to Motown Records. She was greatly admired by many fellow artists and all those who knew her. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by her. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Mable John. May her music and legacy keep her memory alive forever.
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R R
September 5, 2022
Such a talented and beautiful woman, a credit to Motown. Sincere sympathies to the John family, as you shed tears over your loss, may God grant peace and strength to you..
September 3, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the John family. God be with you as copy with your loss.
patricia
September 1, 2022
Another blues legend. My condolences to all of the family. May God who is full of tender mercies and all comforting be with all of you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
R R
August 30, 2022
Such an inspiration to so many, a true trailblazer. Heartfelt condolences to the John family, may God be with you all in your time of sorrow, so very sorry for your loss.
Greg Williams (admirer)
August 30, 2022
The Motown sound was , and still is , the best written and performed music in our nations history. RIP Mable . Thanks for the joy you have given all of us
greg williams sfca
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