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Evelyn Boyd Granville
1924 - 2023
Evelyn Boyd Granville
1924 - 2023
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BORN
1924
DIED
2023
Evelyn Granville Obituary
Evelyn Boyd Granville was a mathematician who worked with NASA to help safely send some of the first astronauts into space.
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(Photo: University Archives and Special Collections, University of Texas at Tyler)
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Darlene
November 25, 2023
To the family, many, many friends and colleagues of this wonderful woman Ms. Evelyn Boyd Granville fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Evelyn Boyd Granville was a mathematician who worked with NASA to help safely send some of the first astronauts into space. We will miss Evelyn Boyd Granville' presence and her many contributions to her community. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your life was touched by her. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Ms. Evelyn Boyd Granville. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Evelyn Boyd Granville. She will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
Martinez
July 28, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
TP
July 26, 2023
My condolences for your loss. May our loving God comfort the family during this difficult time. (2Coninthians 1:3,4).
RH
July 25, 2023
To the Granville family and friends. Heartfelt condolences in your loss. Such a beautiful woman. At this time may the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you.
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Patrick SKONECKI
July 25, 2023
Thank you for your kindness and support in our space community and for being so supportive and helpful in this matter I appreciate your work and what you´ve accomplished for all of us Thank you again. Pat
TD
July 24, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Granville family. May the God of all comfort provide you the strength to cope with your loss
M. LADSON [PROUD ADMIRER OF HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS]
July 21, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
RB
July 21, 2023
An incredible mathematician, whose hard work benefited so many, such a brilliant mind. Heartfelt condolences to the Granville family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Lauren Barone
July 20, 2023
I am in awe of this brilliant woman. Evelyn-you contributed so much to your field and you will remain always an inspiration to all women & especially women of color that anything is possible. Rest in peace.
David Hugo Barrett
July 20, 2023
I did not know at the time, but she helped to pave the way for guys like me who worked on the approach landing test simulator for the space shuttle at the Goddard Space Flight Center on the mid-seventies. Though I got my BA and MS in math and computer science. Personal circumstances prevented me from pursuing a doctorate in numerical analysis at American University where I was accepted in 1976.
Thank you Dr. Granville for showing everyone, including black folks, "we have brains too."
I will share your story with my 5 granddaughters ranging in age from 10 mo ths to 21 years.
David Hugo Barrett
Author, A Newark Childhood
Art Lawson
July 19, 2023
A fantastic lady and educator.
JE Sowell
July 19, 2023
Deepest sympathy to a legend.
Teresa Gates
July 18, 2023
What a very smart woman. Sorry to hear of your passing. RIP
My condolences to the family.
Anne Brunson
July 7, 2023
May God comfort the family and colleagues of this great woman who has left a great LEGACY to our race
Joseph LaRock
July 5, 2023
Kurt, so sorry for your loss.
She made an incredible asset, not only to the community in DC, but to the world.
Linda Evans
July 5, 2023
What an inspirational life -- during a difficult time for black people, let alone black women, in this country -- yet she persevered - a testament to her strong character and resolve. So proud of her and her legacy. I am a graduate of Smith College that had the good sense to work with her and recognize her genius - so proud.
Beverley Golden
July 5, 2023
I had the honor of meeting Dr. Granville at The University of Texas at Tyler where I work in media relations. It was such a privilege to interact with her, and I was so encouraged by her story and accomplishments. I am grateful to have been in her presence and will always remember the historical advancements she made.
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