Atlanta, Georgia
Dec 11, 1963 – Feb 12, 2022 (Age 58)
Valerie Boyd, a beloved editor and journalism professor and the Charlayne Hunter-Gault Distinguished Writer in Residence at the University of Georgia, died Saturday following a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 58.She is a former arts editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and...
Read MoreOver thirty years of friendship across even states and continents and many phases of life. Valerie Boyd was always there for my husband, Daniel Minter and I. What a gift she is to humanity! Sharing a video here where she talks about her life and passions: https://indigoartsalliance.me/the-indigo-arts-alliance-experience/
Márcia Minter
March 03, 2022 | Friend
Tim and family sorry for your loss prayers
Freda
February 25, 2022 | Other
Our family holds all of the family and close friends of Valerie in our prayers. The loss of Valerie is profound as there will never be an equal to her spirit, humbleness and excellence. We met back in Atlanta decades ago during her time at HealthQuest Magazine with Sara Lomax Reese. That new wave Harlem Renaissance as we called it provided some of the most memorable times of our lives. We were in lock step with her during the journey of "Wrapped In Rainbows," and always kept in touch no...
Dale Marshall
February 22, 2022 | Friend
To The Boyd's Family, My prayer and sympathy goes out to you and family at this time. Valerie was a very good friend of my sister, Sarah Minnifield. Continuing to lift the family up in prayer. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Schyla M. Jackson
February 22, 2022 | Other
So sorry for your loss. She was an inspiration to me and many others!
Serena Neslusan LMHC
February 21, 2022
Remembering Valerie´s light. I also, remember a friend calling me from Howard University in DC to let me know she got Valerie´s autograph! Priceless memories! She will be missed. Condolences to the family & friends.
Carol Tucker-Burden
February 20, 2022 | Friend
To the Family of Valerie Boyd. We will miss Valerie as a niece and cousin. She will remain in our hearts and minds always. The Lord is close to all who call on Him. Psalm 145:18 As you walk through this time of loss, may you know that the Lord walks with you and He will comfort you. Sincerely, Aunt Eunice & Frank
Eunice Mae & Sylvester Frank Wright
February 19, 2022 | Family
I had the great privilege of meeting Valerie at Chautauqua a few years ago and we spent some quality time together. I then read her Hurston bio and heard her speak. What a wonderful human being and gifted writer.
Margaret Hylton Jones
February 17, 2022 | Friend
I remember when her biography of Zora Neale Hurston came out, it opened a whole universe to me. I am grateful for her gift and sad not to see more of her work.
Joanne Kohler
February 17, 2022 | Other
