Cedella Booker Marley, mother of reggae avatar Bob, passed away peacefully Tuesday night at her South Florida home. She was 81. Author and musician, she wrote two books about her son Bob, "Bob Marley: An Intimate Portrait by His Mother" (1997) and "Bob Marley My Son" (2003), released two albums, "Aware Zion" in 1991 and "Smilin' Island of Song" (a collection of Caribbean folk songs for children, featuring Taj Mahal on guitar and David Lindley on banjo among others) in 1992 and frequently performed with Bob's sons.
Goodbye 'Mama Booker'...
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Jamaican Prime Minister: "Mrs Booker's life was one of hardship, struggle and eventual fulfilment, and through it all, she exuded hope, strength and confidence,"
Minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange: "Jamaica has lost a true heroine and I wish to express condolences to the family. May they find solace in knowing that Mrs Booker's life was well lived and that the contributions she made will not be forgotten."
The Women's Movement of the People's National Party: "As the matriarch of this family the values and attitudes passed on by her to this great family made sure that they were always mindful of those who were dispossessed."
American author Robert Roskind: "She was and is a class act. A simple, country girl who grew into a worldy, and yet uncorrupted, woman and, like her son, held true to Jah's guidance in her life. She will be much missed and much honoured"
Roger Steffens: "She was a Universal Mother in every sense of the word. All who encountered her left her presence with a smile on their face and in their heart. Much of Bob's power and strength came directly from her, and he affected her life, especially in her embrace of Rastafari, as much as she affected his."
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