Obituary of Claudette Colvin

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Claudette Colvin

Claudette Colvin (born September 5th, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama) was a Revolutionary who was best known for being a pioneer of the 1950s civil rights movement. She became famous for being arrested in 1955, for refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a crowded, segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Claudette died on November 10th, 2024 (TBV) and his death may have been because of natural causes. She was 85 years old.

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Claudette Colvin Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
    • Favorite Color: Gold (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Claudette's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Claudette Austin
    • Father: C. P. Austin
    • Mother: Mary Jane Gadson
    • Sister(s):
      • Velma Colvin
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?
    • Son(s):
      • Raymond Colvin (1955-1993)
      • Randy Colvin (born 1969)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

RevolutionaryActivist American Born on September 5th Born in 1939 Born in Alabama

Quotable Quotes:

"She was sent to rescue me I see who I want to be In my daughter's eyes"

"Farting in the bathtub is my only real joy in life."

"Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night."

"It is no use saying 'we are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary."

"The life and death of Claudette Colvin is still a story that has not ended and will not end until she dies. (S)"

"Claudette Colvin's life was marked by bravery, resilience, and unwavering determination to fight for equality and justice, leaving a lasting impact on generations to come. (V)"

Is Ms. Claudette Colvin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-04-04 00:43:06
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Claudette Colvin on Wikipedia


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