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December 16, 2010
Jamelle and Lurma,
Holding you and the family in prayer now and always.
Lorraine
Errol and Kathleen Grant
December 15, 2010
Dear Jamelle:
Although we never had the privilege of meeting your dear mother we know her spirited presence through you. Our deepest condolence to you and your family. God Bless and keep you strong
Sammie and Joyce Daniel, CC '70
December 13, 2010
Lurma and family:
We send our condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
December 12, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the Blackwell Family.
~Isaiah 33:24
John H and Cherrie Dean Britton
December 12, 2010
Lurma and Jamelle:
Your beloved mother and others who followed in her footsteps changed America, especially its southern region, when this nation was unwilling to accommodate itself to the mandates of civil discourse and common decency. Because Gloria Blackwell lived her life so splendidly and because she took to the streets and to the classrooms to deliver, without fear or equivocation, the messages etched in this nation's Founding Docmments, America did not die of a moral rot that continues to this day to threaten its soul.
May Gloria Blackwell Rackley Frayser find a place of leadership among the Heavenly flock. And may you and Jamelle and all of her other survivors find peace and joy as you celebrate her life and carry forth her sterling legacy.
James and LaChanze Roberts
December 12, 2010
To: Jamelle Rackley and to the family of our beloved Dr. Gloria Blackwell.
We were indeed so very blessed to have known Dr. Blackwell and to visit Jamelle and her on numerous occasions. Her strong, yet oh so gentle smile,warmth and dignity warmed our hearts whenever we visited. Now, Jamelle, that same, resonates within you. We will indeed miss her, but now she is in HEAVEN and lives with all of us in spirit. May GOD grant you and the family, strength and comfort in the loss of your mother.
We love you!
December 11, 2010
Dear Harrison and Family- We have been thinking of you this week. Please know our thoughts are with you as you celebrate your Mother's legacy, I know that during this time Christ will be close to you. Love, The Stones PTCUMC
Terry Harrington
December 11, 2010
To the family of Dr. Blackwell, you are in my thoughts. I will always remember the wonderful conversations we had on Clark's campus.
Karen Johnson Kirkland
December 10, 2010
I am sorry to learn of Dr. Blackwell's passing. I didn't have her for a class, but throughout my coming and going to my English classes, I'd see her and she always had a very beautiful smile and I'd hear students who did have her as a professor speak very highly of her.
May her family be comforted by wonderful memories and her legacy of service and selflessness continue.
December 10, 2010
I hadn't spoken with your mom lately, but she and my mom, Myrtle lJones, were co-workers at CAU for a while. My mom died last year, December 21. May you be blessed...
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Rosa Bogar
December 10, 2010
I am so honored that I had the opportunity to honor DR. Blackwell in Orangeburg on May4th 1997 at Trinity United Methodist Church which was the headquaters of the Orangeburg Movement Dr.Gloria Rackley Blackwell was consider the Rosa Parks of the early 60, of the struggle for equal rights in my hometown. I am very sad of her passing But, her life can teach us much about living! I will always keep Dr. Blackwell legacy Alive! A-shaa I am the visionary of CRRD and a native of Orangeburg. I am happy that I learned about Dr Blackwell by some poineers of the Orangeburg Movement I am indebted to them too for their heroism. Thank you Dr Blackwell
The Smith's
December 10, 2010
Gloria you are truly a blessing and we will miss you until we meet again, Love Always,
The Smith's
December 10, 2010
Heaven welcomes another Angel and we will surely miss you Gloria. Please give our regards to your Mom & Dad. Love,
December 10, 2010
Your mother was a very kind and dear person and an inspiration to so many who came in contact with her over the years. May God's peace be with your family. Bless the departed spirit of Gloria Rackley Blackwell.
Love,
Trish Blume
Darrell Jackson
December 10, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Audrey Battiste
December 10, 2010
We all remember the sacrifices that she made in Orangeburg. They were sacrifices based on principles. Thank you for sharing her with us all of these years.
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