Kim, Angela, Fia, We are so sorry for your loss. Cicely touch so many lives, I can tell by our conversations and the kind words from her family and friends. I truly feel that Cicely fulfilled God's purpose for her life. If we all could just achieve a small portion of what she achieve in her short life, the world would be such a better place. Cicely, you can rest now. You finished the race, a job well done. To God be the Glory for all that you have done through Him. You will be missed, but not forgotten. We can't be there My Brother, but we are there in spirit. I will check on you all in the days to come. Love, Donna and Charles

Posted by Charles & Donna Welch on September 24, 2024

I met Cicely in early September 2006 at Graze restaurant, both of us part of the opening staff. A Katrina refugee who moved to Portland sight unseen, with a suitcase and her bike, her sparkling smile, genuine kindness and rapier wit ensured her a full dance card - and I'm proud to say I was her first friend here. She had no birthday plans, so I brought her a present: a boom box (!) and a fistful of CDs I burned for her, including a rare Nina Simone album and Black Star. I took her out to dinner at the new Nawleans ex-pat spot, Screen Door, and completely fell in love with her forever. Cicely epitomized the best qualities one could ever want in a friend. She had my back, bar none. She came to my 40th birthday party - her first excursion after her first round of cancer treatment. We played Dance Dance Revolution and died laughing. When she made it to 40 herself, I rented a karaoke rig and we had a great party at her spot, the Witch Haus. Cicely's version of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights is forever emblazoned in my memory. As is everything about her. I got to take her to see the California Redwoods in 2021, because damn she'd never been there and damn she has stage 4 metastatic cancer and damn they were only 6 hours south. Anyone who was lucky enough to establish and maintain a relationship with her was gifted with an embarrassment of riches, intellectual, emotional and spiritual. She broke it down - audited whitness, capitalism and patriarchy and actively worked to enlighten and educate. To share spacetime with the inimitable and incomparable Cicely was to be blessed beyond belief. The last time I saw her I helped her pack for her big move to the house she and Selin bought together. I said I'd come by with a housewarming gift and her last IG DM to me was, "Yes please, love to see your awesome self, housewarming gift or no!" I didn't know she was on hospice, but I do know that I was among the lucky AF folx, to know and love her in this life.

Posted by Mara McLoughlin on September 17, 2024

Cicely Rodgers was one of the first people I met in Portland's Reclaiming community, 15ish years ago. Given her energy, confidence, & questions, I thought she was one of the main movers & shakers here. I was so surprised to find out later, I was completely wrong! We were both new to the Portland community together. Over the years, I loved our vocal coaching/ tarot trades, and don't want to take your link down... My favorite memories of you are singing together in ritual and at one of the song sharing circles. We'll stir the pot together on different planes... Your memory is a blessing and what is remembered lives.

Posted by Kate Mura on September 15, 2024

Angie, there are no words that can take away the pain you and the family are feeling right now. I pray that God will grant you all peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray that peace will comfort you in knowing the light of such a beautiful spirit lives on. Remember the good times and sweet memories you all had with Cicely and may those thoughts put smiles on your faces and warm your hearts. I love you all and are here if you need anything! ❤️ The Beulah family

Posted by Sedric & LaShay Beulah on September 14, 2024

Dearest Kim and Angela, Grace and peace to the both of you. On behalf of the Birthing Place Worship Center, we offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know that death is merely a transition from one existence to another. Your sweet daughter is in the land of the living while we are in the land of the dying. For her, there is no more pain, no more doctors, and no more stress. She has fought a good fight here on this earth. Now, she has taken her rest. However, we are in the land of the dying. We must endure until we are called to take our rest . Our prayers are that the Lord will continue to comfort you with the memory of your precious daughter and that He will continue to give you peace and grace in the days to come. Please know that we will always be here for you with open arms of love and comfort.. With Love, Yvonne and Shawn

Posted by Dr. Yvonne Wright Dunn on September 14, 2024

We have no words to express the sorrow we feel for the loss of Cicely. We will continue to pray for you and your family and ask that God will bring comfort to you all. We love you ❤️

Posted by Denise Lisath on September 14, 2024

My heart breaks for the passing of our dear Cicely. She was such a beautiful woman who shared so much love to everyone she encountered. God called her home to be with Him where there’s no more suffering and no more pain. Gone from us but never forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to the family. I love you, may God give you comfort and peace.

Posted by Jeff Lisath on September 14, 2024

Words fail to express my deep sorrow for our loss of Cicely, my sweet goddaughter. Your spirit shines brightly, and I am blessed to have been a part of your life. To Kim, Angela, Fia, Selin and her many family and friends, may my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.

Posted by Laverne Underwood on September 13, 2024