Daughter of a Slave Dies Quietly
December 22nd, 2008

The daughter of a slave dies quietly. Texan Amanda Roberts Jones, the 110-year-old daughter of a slave, died in her sleep Thursday, just two days after her birthday and less than two months after she voted for the first African-American president, The Houston Chronicle reports. She had just received a new dress that she would wear to a Sunday celebration honoring her life, according to the newspaper. “We are still going to celebrate her life,” her granddaughter, Beverly Shaw, told the Chronicle on Friday. Read more about her life here.
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Blessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen
BLESSED AND HIGHLEY FAVORED!!!!
BLESSED AND HIGHLEY FAVORED!!!!
DAVID AND LOLA DO YOU THINK YOU WILL LIVE AS LONG AS SHE?
David and Lola, think about Ms. Amanda Roberts just after the moment comes and you realize you are about to take your last breath. Before you start kicking and screaming because you know that you did not lived your life right. How old will you be when that moment comes to you. This woman was Blessed among a lot of us in this world. And I would bet all I have she went peacfully with a smile on her face because she was blessed by the most high!!! You can always ask for forgivness and try and live your life right don’t be so cruel. OK. You know what you said wasn’t right.
jenkem jim and lolo, you two are some sad sad individuals. If you feel this way towards blacks, then why are you even on the BET website posting a blog?? HELL BET stands for BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION. That means the disscussions you encounter will more likely be about some, YOU guessed it BLACK!!!! So if y’all don’t like it then stay the F$%& out of these forums, S@#*. As for you David if you did or didn’t write the entry posted under your name, at least it makes sense. Maybe your dad was a control freak that made your mom’s life a living hell. But men do that S&*! all across the board. I’m sure we all have enough Brain power to figure out that black men are not the only ones that tramatize or abuse women. Its a power and control issue not a race issue. AS FOR THE MATTER AT HAND, Lord you blessed this woman with 110 yrs of what appeared a healthy life. And she was afforded the opportunity of a lifetime. I am only 34yrs. old and I myself did’nt believe I would see the day we elected a black president. RIP Mrs. Amanda Roberts Jones, because you’ve earned it. Us black folk are going to continuosly prosper ma’ am. Watch and you’ll see.
What a blessing!!! God bless her family. Truly this is not a time of sorrow but a time to rejoice!! She lived her life and someone else’s life
That is a blessing and I hope to live that long.
ALL
You know there’s some ignorant people in this world. Let’s ignore them and not validate their remarks with a response.
I’m glad she finally had the opportunity to vote for Mr. Barack Obama god bless her heart. [=
LOL! I’m here trolling your kneegrow entertainment television crap because I can. Believe me, me, david, and jenkum have our own board, and we’re laughing at all of you. What did this silly mammie breeder do so great in her worthless life, besides live to be 114? Wait, I’ll answer that for you…NOTHING. I know it’s amazing to you people, since you’re all killing each other, that a person can live that long. I’m sure none of you will make it to your 50th birthday. Keep it up, PLEASE
Lola + David = 2 Jealous Crackers
David!!!
I’m still ashamed of you!!! I didn’t see an entry where you’ve apologized to the Family of this beautiful lady.
When you write your name, always capitalize the first letter. Never start the first letter in lower case. We’ll go over that after Christmas break
Please excuse my student(s)
David, Lola & Jenken Jim they’re the oldest 3rd graders I have, but in time I will “shape” them to be model students.
David can you prove to Ms. Todayslesson that you didn’t write the nasty comment? That going to call for another parent – teacher conference. Be a good young man.
Respectfully,
David/Lola/Jenken Jim’s 3rd Grade Teacher
Erasing harsh thoughts for a better tomorrow…..
I am blessed to say that someone in my family lived to be 116. She was once mentioned in the Guiness Book of World Records. From the look of her picture, Mrs. Jones lived an amazing life also. She really looks nice and not at all like she was110. I know I should not comment on the prejudice, juvenile people who leave nasty comments, however, I will this time and leave it alone. People who have nothing better to do but be ignorant will suffer the consequences. Nothing else good will happen in your lives until you straighten up. Watch as your life crumbles. You may not believe in God or Jesus and you don’t have to. The raft will not be coming from either, but it will come.
Obviously those comments from ignorant individuals does not validate the opinions of others. People, in the months ahead, we will be faced with many types of stupidity, including those nameless folks I will not mention.
Ms. Jones life along gives me inspiration and is something to celebrate. May her family be blessed and know that she is smiling down from heaven knowing that in just a few more days, her vote has counted toward the most important election of our lifetime.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not post anymore responses to those out there who are so desperately needing attention. Ignoring Ignorance is worst than entertaining it.
God Bless Them Cause’ they know not what they say-
Lola we all will leave this earth one day including your dumb A$$! Your departure will be a said and lonely one. And you will be frightend out off your mind! All this after lying for weeks in your own waste begging some hillbillie to bring you food and water never to get it! You Fukin PIG!! what are you doing with your life but making others want to take it. How old will you be when you close your eyes. Do us all a favor take it yourself now you aint worth $hit!!!
Lola, David and you other trolls….I find solace in knowing that you all have to deal with having a black man as a president. That is tooooo funny to me. So keep on with your racist banter, knowing that a black man is more intelligent, more important, more respected and wealthier than you…..that must really bother you. And I find it funny that you even take the time out of your meaningless lives to log on to BET (Black Entertainment Television), click on the new links, read the stories, and post comments. Sounds like you guys have serious issues. I can only pray for you. And Lola, what have you done in YOUR worthless life besides spewing garbage from your mouth? I thought so. Keep it moving.
As far as Mrs. Jones….the Lord blessed her to live that long and she was able see the day America vote for Obama, the first black president. That is such an inspiring story.
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