MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former First Lady Madam Nancy Bohn Doe, describing her as a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering dedication to national service during a defining era in Liberia’s history.
In an official message of condolence issued Friday, President Boakai extended heartfelt sympathy to the Doe family and paid tribute to Madam Doe’s legacy, noting her resilience and commitment to both family and country.
“The late former First Lady served our nation with grace and dignity during a pivotal time in our history,” the President stated. “As First Lady, she carried the responsibilities of her position with strength, compassion, and an unwavering commitment.”
President Boakai recalled having served as a cabinet minister during the administration of Madam
Doe’s husband, the late Head of State Samuel Kanyon Doe.
He described Madam Doe as a dignified public figure whose life was marked by personal sacrifice and service to Liberia.
“While history may record the complexities and tumult of that era,” the President noted, “we as a nation must rise in acknowledgment of the honorable and courageous path of our fallen compatriot.”
President Boakai emphasized that Madam Doe’s legacy is “etched in our national memory as part of Liberia’s broader historical narrative,” and called on Liberians to pray for her eternal rest and for strength and comfort for her grieving family.
Madam Nancy Bohn Doe, widow of former President Samuel K. Doe, served as Liberia’s First Lady from 1980 to 1990. Her tenure spanned one of the nation’s most turbulent decades, during which she remained a steady presence amid national upheaval.
Details of her funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
