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Tina McElroy Ansa
1949 - 2024
Tina McElroy Ansa
1949 - 2024
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BORN
1949
DIED
2024
Tina Ansa Obituary
Tina McElroy Ansa was an award-winning author best known for works like "Baby of the Family" and "Ugly Ways," which explored the Black experience in the American South.
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(Photo: Tina McElroy Ansa via Facebook)
18 Entries
Sheryl Abner
February 28, 2025
My heart felt condolences to Tina McElroy Ansa's family. I like so many others were mesmerized by her books. No one did it better.
Rest in heaven, beloved.
Darlene
December 6, 2024
Deepest condolences to the Ansa family, many, many friends as you fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Ms. Tina McElroy Ansa was an award-winning author best known for works like "Baby of the Family" and "Ugly Ways," which explored the Black experience in the American South. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Ms. Tina McElroy Ansa's contribution to his community. She will be remembered and missed, but her contributions will not be forgotten. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.
Sandra Martin mungin
October 15, 2024
Really happy that I got the chance to meet and start to getting more acquainted with Tina. Wonderful interesting spirit. Was looking forward to continuing film series at the Coastal College of Ga oct 26. I miss her. Hope to see you on the other side new friend.
Dueyma Will
September 23, 2024
May your heavenly garden bloom as it has on this side. Thank you for cultivating a beautiful blessed community of Sista friends who will miss you dearly. Rest well my Sista
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Nola Barnwell
September 22, 2024
Rest In Peace Schoolteacher, Love You
Ashley H.
September 18, 2024
I could not believe the news I read a few days ago. I wanted to meet Tina McElroy Ansa in person and ask her advice on fiction writing. I had just finished "Baby of the Family" and "The Han I Fan With". WOW!!! May she rest in power and spirit
Harriet Brown
September 18, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to family and may God continue to strengthen each of you during your bereavement. My family grew up knowing the McElroy family in Macon, Ga. When Jonee and Tina returned to Macon to film a movie about Baby of the Family, my children and I was chosen to be in the movie. We rehearsed and shot scenes at the Douglass theatre. Unfortunately, the main leading lady was unable to come to Macon due to personal reason but, the experience was overwhelming to us to be chosen among many who auditioned for the parts. I, myself wasn't there to be a part just wanted my children to be part of it. Jones said, I want you in the movie, too. I made them laugh because I told them I brought the children. It was an honor to meet and spend time with her, Jones and the filming crew. Jones, Afrca, Thoughts and prayers from The Brown's family Macon, Ga.
Rob
September 16, 2024
Heartfelt condolences, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.
The Suggs and Moore Families (NC, NY, CA, DC)
September 15, 2024
Please know that we are thinking of
Dr Ansa's family and friends at this time of sorrow
I will share her wonderful memories and books with my granddaughters. Mother Tina will always be fondly remembered.
May She REST In Eternal Love and Peace.
Mary Jessie
September 15, 2024
Rest in peace, my dear Spelman sister
Bonita Sanabria
September 15, 2024
Tina was my mentor at the Sapelo Island Writers Retreat. As a writer, she encouraged & critiqued my work in a very positive way. I shall always cherish her talent & wisdom. This "Baby of the Family" will forever remain one of the highly acclaimed authors of the Southern culture.
Rob
September 15, 2024
An incredibly talented writer whose works shed light on black life in the South. So many enjoyed her writing. Heartfelt condolences to the Ansa family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Elysabeth Hunter
September 14, 2024
I was in her presence last June, and I was so excited to meet her. She was so down to earth. I asked her new work. She said she was working on something and just sent it off to her publisher. I was sadden to here of her passing. We both resided on St. Simons Island, GA. I do hope they publish her recent work. RIH Tina.
Cheryl Henry
September 13, 2024
I've been a fan of her books for many years and I have looked forward to seeing Tina's thoughts on social media almost daily. She leaves a wonderful legacy and will be missed. My condolences to her family and loved ones.
RB
September 13, 2024
Sincerest condolences to the McElroy, Ansa families, so very sorry for your loss. May God strengthen and comfort you in your time of loss.
JF
September 13, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Bell
September 12, 2024
RIP Tina
Carson Loveless
September 12, 2024
Condolences to her family
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