Mary Jo Fayoyin - Sad News
No words are adequate for me to express the loss of Mary Jo, my dear friend. She was indeed a beautiful, wise and resourceful person who was dedicated to the work of the HBCU Library Alliance and the world of librarianship. We worked side by side in the University System of Georgia Libraries and the Alliance. I pray for her family whom she loved so much. May sweet memories bring comfort and sustain all of her loved ones and dear friends during this very difficult time. She will forever be connected in my heart as one who was always there for me when I needed a friend to listen to and to face the challenges that come through life.
She will be sorely missed.
LaVerne
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
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This is indeed sad news. I am in agreement with all the sentiments expressed thus far about Mary Jo. She was a lovely person was truly dedicated to our profession. Prayers and condolences to her family and friends.
Sheila A. Stuckey
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
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I'm so sorry to hear this news. I send my condolences to her family. Her contributions to the HBCU Library Alliance will be missed.
Faye
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Florida A&M University
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
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Mary Jo was always so very kind and generous with her time. I send my greatest sympathy to her family and friends. She has left a remarkable legacy.
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This is indeed sad news. I am in agreement with all the sentiments expressed thus far about Mary Jo. She was a lovely person was truly dedicated to our profession. Prayers and condolences to her family and friends.
Sheila A. Stuckey
Director, Paul G. Blazer Library
KSU 118 - Associate Professor
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street | Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 597-6867 | Fax: (502) 597-5068
Cell: (502) 545-0686
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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We, here at Savannah State University, Gordon Library, received this sad news with the greatest surprise and in a state of shock. Mary Jo was the Dean of this Library for a long time. I was not at Savannah State when she was the Dean of the Library
here, but I met her at HBCU library Alliance meetings in Atlanta, and ALA Conference meetings and she was very engaging and friendly. We are really saddened and in a state of grief. Our condolences go her family and loved ones. We will sadly
miss you, our friend and colleague, Mary Jo. Rest In Peace!
Felix E. Unaeze, MA, MBA, MALS
University Librarian & Associate Professor
Asa H. Gordon Library
Savannah State University
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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My sincere condolences to her family and to all who loved her. She was an outstanding colleague and dear friend.
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I am so sorry to hear of this loss. She leaves an outstanding legacy of service to our organization.
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
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I am speechless. MaryJo was totally committed to the work of the HBCULA and to student success at Savannah State University. She was funny and enjoyed a good glass of wine whenever we were being social. A friend, yes, a respected colleague, yes, and an effective leader compassionate about our profession.
Life is short and our time unknown...often too soon. Condolences to the family.
Loretta Parham, CEO & Director
Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library
We will always provide service that exceeds the customer's expectation...Because We Care!
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Subject: Mary Jo Fayoyin - Sad News
Greetings Colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our friend and colleague Mary Jo Fayoyin passed away on yesterday.
Mary Jo served as HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair in 2010 and retired as Dean of Libraries from Savannah State University (GA) in 2019. Homegoing arrangements will be shared when available.
Respectfully,
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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