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Davetta Thibeaux
March 26, 2023
Ms. Cicely Tyson an amazing and beautiful black American actress who left a legacy of portraying unique and unusual on screen characters that are a testament of her brilliant acting skills.
And also a generous lady who donated her time, talent and finances to the theater and fine arts in the Black community.
Ms. Cicely Tyson who was loved, respected, and admired by millions of loyal fans, will be forever be missed. RIP.
Jennifer Baribault
March 24, 2023
God has created a precious gift Cicely Tyson a talented beautiful actress. She earns her Angels wings... RIP Eternal Peace
Patricia Lipscomb
November 4, 2022
She was a great actress.... I love all of her movies. I wish I knew her personally
Gina Benson
November 2, 2021
I loved her ❤
Susan Gray
August 13, 2021
What an incredible woman. I wish I had known her, to hear her stories in her voice. My sincere condolences to her daughter and all others who loved her.
Latricia Jones
July 25, 2021
You were a GREAT and I will never forget you and what you´ve done for us and way that you´ve paved for us. I pray that I can follow in your footsteps, if nothing more than an inch. My prayers and condolences to your family.
A Croskey
March 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Thank You for all that you have one. Your life was not in vain. Sleep In Peace. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Heshima
March 24, 2021
Condolences and prayers to the family and friends on the passing of this innovated, graceful, talented, artist. I loved the progressive ways that she would wear her hair and dress for the award shows she participated in. She is truly missed.❤
Camille Campbell Jones
March 19, 2021
I admired her for her works and always kept her as my first phenomenal actress. I enjoyed and will continue to enjoy all of her works and movies. I will never let her spirit die, because her roles strengthen me and gave me the power to never give up no matter what anyone thinks. Rest I Peace I will always love you
Jon Wells
March 16, 2021
I thought you were a great actress and I loved you. You will definitely be missed. She also possessed a lovely smile.
March 14, 2021
There is no doubt that Cicely Tyson was an icon. She has been not only an example but a pioneer and a trailblazer for all who have had the courage and desire to follow in her footsteps. During her career she has demonstrated a sense of self respect and portrayed a positive attitude toward any acting role that was offered to her. She will truly be missed by all who knew her personally and professionally.
May the family of Ms. Cicely Tyson always keep memories of her in their heart and may they find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death, God keeps in his memory because all are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15).
Sincerely,
EDO, Illinois
Joyce Blaine
March 9, 2021
Sending Thoughts, Prayers, Deepest Condolences to your Entire Family, To a Beautiful Queen, I Love You all my life, may you S.I.H.P. Angel, you will be ever missed, Thank You for all the Work you have done❤
Latricia Fletcher
March 7, 2021
Thank you for being the greatest and the most authentic version of yourself. You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in power. xoxoxo. Blessed be.
SHELIA SANDERS
March 1, 2021
Prayers....
Kimberly Robinson
February 27, 2021
Mrs. Tyson was my Idol. I loved her fire and spirit she brought to all her films. She brought my other Idol (Harriet Ross Tubman) to life for me and it jump started my spirit when I was just a young girl. She touched so many lives through her characters. I wish I had the chance to meet her. RIP in Heaven job well done Mrs. Tyson. You will be missed. To her daughter and family thank you for sharing your mom with the world. Much Love
Sita Elliott
February 27, 2021
Thank you Ms. Tyson for choosing Jesus and letting him guide you and showing our young black girls and women that all things are possible with Christ, God bless you and your family.
Julia Nash
February 25, 2021
Ms Cicely Tyson was a woman of dignity and elegance in all her performances. Her life is complete and well done. Take your rest now Queen
Yvette Beasley
February 24, 2021
You will be truly missed...You are a precious gift of God
Pamela Ellis
February 22, 2021
My prayers and condolences to the family of Cicely Tyson. She was truly a Woman of Grace.
May God comfort you during this time and memories of her sustain you in the future.
Lasonya King
February 22, 2021
I feel like I lost a family member. Although we have never met I have seen you, cherished you, and been blessed by you. Thank you Miss Cicely for baring it all with tenacity, passion, commitment, and love. You will forever be.
Susan Magisa
February 22, 2021
Death is not the finishing line soon all be awaken on Paradise as Almighty God Jehovah had promised !
SMagisa
Marishca Love-Walker
February 21, 2021
Rest In Heaven. God's angle going home to glory.
Lillie Barnes
February 21, 2021
My Condolences and Prayer to the Family
Jeanette Kirk-Hall
February 21, 2021
Cicely Tyson was a woman of class, dignity and beauty. She will truly be missed. Rest in heaven my beautiful angel.
Tryphenia Jones
February 21, 2021
One Great Lady. Beautiful, too.
Makeba Tabor
February 21, 2021
Such grace and beauty!!! Ms. Tyson was a shining star that contributed and sacrificed for the good of all people, especially her African-American people. Take your bow, QUEEN!!!! JOB WELL DONE!!!!!❤
Annette Molina
February 20, 2021
Prayers on Angels wings heading her & her relatives way.
Ms Esther K.B. Pettaway
February 20, 2021
My Beloved Royal Queen Cicely L.Tyson ..It is with great sadness but yet my heart is full because you are a woman of substance that I mourn your loss. We are also sisters spiritually..my birthday is 12/17 yours 12/19.. That 6th Sense is shared along with Being lead by a Devine force is fulfilled by you so now Rest In eternal peace. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS..Your Legacy lives on. YOU HAVE AWAYS DONE YOUR BEST. MS ESTHER K. B. PETTAWAY
Lisa S
February 20, 2021
Condolences to The Family.
Sheila Jobe
February 19, 2021
Rest in Beauty QUEEN ❤
Shena B
February 19, 2021
Condolences to the family. Cicely we love you. You will be missed.
Denise Burroughs
February 19, 2021
Thank you for everything my Queen. RIP
Shelby Burdette
February 19, 2021
I am extremely Blessed to have been able to just walked the exact same earth as the legendary Cicely Tyson. Words aren’t enough to expressed what an impact she made on billions of folks lives. Your memory will live on here on earth and in our heart’s. You will without a doubt truly be missed. R.I.P. now my gorgeous beautiful black Queen you exceeded our expectations beyond measure. ♥
Aundrea Wilson
February 19, 2021
Bless her Family
Morna Tirona
February 19, 2021
This beautiful soul will be missed.
Brenda Mills
February 18, 2021
What an inspiration she will always be God has claimed another Angel Rest In Peace❤
February 18, 2021
Cicely Tyson is a true trail blazer for all African American actresses/actors. It has been a great pleasure to see her craft being portrayed on my tv screen. She will truly be missed!! May the god of all comfort being her family and many fans peace during this trying time
Sandra Chaffold
February 18, 2021
A great legend with such poise and grace take your rest my beautiful black Queen.
Connie stafford
February 18, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Bingham
February 18, 2021
A great Legend/Angel has been elevated. And will be greatly missed. Thank you Mrs.Tyson for all of the years of excellent work that you had put in.. ~~Michelle Marks Bingham~~
February 18, 2021
What a wonderful human being to grace this earth. Love her spirit and wisdom . Rest in peace Ms. Cicely Tyson
Kathy
February 18, 2021
Condolences to the Family
Sandra Hampton-Green
February 18, 2021
Thank you for opening doors for girls like me. You will forever live in our hearts . We will continue to make you Proud...Rest our sweet Angel . Forever Queen Cicely Tyson . Love Sandy Green ❤
King Bobby
February 18, 2021
Queen Cicely thank you for taking a stand for me. I have much respect for one of God's chosen angels. Love, King Bobby
Darcia BROWN
February 18, 2021
God called a special TO COME HOME TO GLORY AMEN . SHE WAS AN AMAZING lady . My Condolence to the family.
Debra Malone
February 18, 2021
Debra Malone
February 18, 2021
Debra Malone
February 18, 2021
I love her as the best that ever did it in her acting career.She has touch me with her love for her people. My heart goes out to her family and friends. R.I.H for you shall wear a Crown. I'm going to keep her dear to my heart may YHWH bless Amen.. She lived as long as Jane Pittman.
Patricia Bullock
February 17, 2021
Missed
Jannie Lakes
February 17, 2021
Rest in peace.god love you and we all to
Wanda Mason Johnson
February 17, 2021
To a beautiful Lady with so much graces and Classy Lady forever ❤
Fan that will always love ❤
Eleanor Wilson
February 17, 2021
A wonderful woman who inspired the world. RIP Cicely!!
Mozella Burton
February 17, 2021
Rest in peace dear lady, job well done!
Deanna Cortese
February 17, 2021
Such a amazing woman ,one of my most favorite actresses.Her smile was contagious her legacy will live on .Your on a new journey now ,you did well on earth I am sure it will be the same in heaven .God bless you and your family .❤
Semella Robinson
February 17, 2021
God has a called a beautiful angel home she is truly my icon she will be truly missed she has touched so many hearts heart of pure gold rest in heaven to my idol spread your wingz soar
Grace, and peace! Amen!
Angela L Vann
February 17, 2021
You; dear lady, were the quintessential “phenomenal woman!” We accept with dignity, courage and grace the baton that you; without reservation, have so generously passed on to us! We love, honor and appreciate you! Shalom!
Bishop Dr. Michael Washington
February 17, 2021
Good Bye Cecily, it was a nice service yesterday in your home going. You will truly be missed. The sermon was powerful. I will never forget you woman of God. I Thank God for you. Amen. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Bishop Dr. Michael Washington
Public Figure
Michael Washington Ministries 2021
Stallydia Mucker
February 17, 2021
I appreciate Ms. Tyson, her acting was a inspiration. "If I could help someone along the way my living was not in vain" She did just that with Holy Spirit as her guide, Wisdom as a shield, and the word of God as a sword. We will meet again. Min. Stallydia {Louisvile, KY}
FP Gibson
February 17, 2021
My sincere sympathy to "Joan". Your mom was a kindred spirit to Black women. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Miss Gale McDowell
February 17, 2021
Your with Gods angels now. Rest In Peace .✝
Wills
February 17, 2021
So loved and admired. Trail Blazer in all ways. Luv U. Miss U
Demetrius Jones
February 17, 2021
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
– Proverbs 4:23
Truly Ms. Tyson was a one of a kind actress who let her light shine through her work she will be truly missed. Ms Tyson brought the best out of everyone who crossed paths with her.
C.R. Hicks
February 17, 2021
Ms.Cicely Tyson was one of the greatest actresses that there ever was. I didn't know her personally. Wish I had of . You could just tell that she was one of the sweetest & kindest people that ever lived.She will be greatly missed by this 70 year old woman & I'm sure by millions.God Bless her heart & family. What a tragic lose.
Lateefah Abdul-Jabbaar
February 16, 2021
I thank Ms. Tyson for always portraying respect in every movie I've seen her in. May The Creator be pleased and grant you eternal peace.
Candace
February 16, 2021
R.I.P to Ms. Cicely Tyson a woman of wisdom who has gained her wings from one of your many fans .
Leila Richardson
February 16, 2021
I grew up watching you I remember when we were young and a movie with you in it came o TV and we all gathered around the TV just to watch you You were an inspiration to us all Rest in Power
Angela Cauthorne
February 16, 2021
She was a beautiful woman mentor, and a great actress, who will be missed, r.i.p
Jolene
February 16, 2021
Such a beautiful soul. I loved her in Diary Of A Mad Black Woman
Lorraine Lacy
February 16, 2021
Goodbye to a great inspirational woman. You will be missed.
Marvia Jones
February 16, 2021
RIP Cicely Tyson
Iris Gardner
February 16, 2021
Greatness here on earth and earned her wings to her heavenly home.
De'Nal Browm
February 16, 2021
What a wonderful full life God granted you. De'Nal Maineculf -Brown
Michelle Ward
February 16, 2021
In loving memory of a Remarkable Icon who paved the way for many Black and Brown folks May your legacy live on. You will be Deeply missed R. I. P. Cicely Tyson
Diahann Moyler
February 16, 2021
My condolences on the loss of a legend, Ms. Cicely Tyson. Thank you for your contributions to Black Girl Magic long before it was popular. Rest in Heavenly Peace. You've earned it.
Sabrina Jasper
February 16, 2021
Rest well Ms.Tyson, you will be greatly missed..❤
February 16, 2021
Thank you for showing me what class is what it means to be authentic to my values ! That as a black women I have to choose not allowing others to . Im so grateful for the lessons Ive learned .Maya to Oprah teaching me that its ok to read to be bold and brilliant and you shining the light of beauty . Well done faithful one!
Yolanda Cooper
February 16, 2021
Always Great!
QueSaRah
February 16, 2021
Rest in Heavenly Peace. Thanks for sharing your gift with the world.
Kimberly Manier
February 16, 2021
Kimberly Manier
Craig Tucker
February 16, 2021
Aside from being an extremely talented actress, I also admired Ms Tyson for her faith and her class! A legacy that will never be forgotten and a presence that can never be dismissed...... Rest Well!
Antionette Middleton
February 16, 2021
Job well done. Rest in peace.
Annye Cross
February 16, 2021
Heaven has gain an Angel. Sleep in Peace Ms. Cecily Tyson
Pearl Gore
February 16, 2021
Will miss you beautiful you were a BLESSING TO ME ❤❤❤
Delain Brown
February 16, 2021
Miss Cicely Tyson, You’ll always be loved and remembered, as a true pioneer who served faithfully and graciously in the black community of film. May you rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Wanda Williams
February 16, 2021
A wonderfully beautiful person, you will never be forgotten. Love U Delta
Valerie Rodman
February 16, 2021
RIP Amazing lady. You are greatly missed.
February 16, 2021
R.. P. My be Loveed sister I will always adore you you was like part of my life just watching you on television. Brenda Nealy all the way fromm rockledge fla.
African Queen in America, Mother and Grandmother to so many! Queen Cicely Tyson
LaWanda Asuquo
February 16, 2021
Proverbs Chapter 31:10-31 KJV
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18 She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet.
22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple.
23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.
29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Thank you Queen Mother Tyson, please bless us to carry on! #STLBlackWoman
www.stlblackwoman.com
February 16, 2021
Such an Icon and a true lady. I was a fan who loved and admired her work she will be missed. Rest in Peace Ms. Tyson
Curtis Gilmore
February 16, 2021
"What A Beautiful Soul&Legendary Woman Of Many Colors(Miss Queen Cicely Tyson) And We Will Forever Miss Who You Were As A Person Indeed...Even If We Didn't Physically Get Close To You...In Fact,Everything That I've Heard You Say...It's Like I Heard The Voice Of GOD In It And I Am Sincerely Going To Miss Hearing You Speak...Also I Considered You A Lot More Than Just A Entertainer And A Realest&Fighter In The Spiritual Realm For Even The Life Of Others Is Who You Really Were&Always Will Be In My Heart..."
"Most Of All,You Were Like A Grandmother To Me In The Spiritual Realm And A Very Honest&Straight Forward Phenomenal Black Woman Of GOD...Yes,Miss Cicely Tyson,That's Who You Were...For You Didn't Believe In Sugar Coating The Truth And Giving Up...In Fact,You Were A True Independent,Faithful&Tuff-Climbing G*O*A*T And Always Kept That Very Strong Character In Everything You Said Or Did And I Know For A Fact That You've Earned Your Wings To Be Right Where GOD Want You To Be..."
"So Rest In Sweet Heavenly Peace,Queen Miss Cicely Tyson,May HIS Peace Be With You Until We All Meet Again..."
Darlene Robinson
February 16, 2021
Cicely Tyson was an inspiring trailblazer who will live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved her. I'm glad that she was given her roses while she was still alive and that she completed her memoir "Just As I Am" her final masterpiece. I thank God for her life and may she rest well with the ancestors...
Valerie Carter
February 16, 2021
Simply Beautiful, Your Grace and Regal Elagence will forever be remembered. Rest Easy Ms. Cicely, you've done well.
February 16, 2021
REST IN PEACE
WITH YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER
CICELY TYSON.
I THANK YOU LORD FOR SHARING HER AND PAVING THE WAY FOR THE ARTS.
AMEN
CONDOLENCES TO HER DAUGHTER - THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MOM . AND FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF SORROW..
WRITTEN IN SORROW
SANAI ACUNA
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