Transcultural Nursing Society Memorials
Honoring the lives, contributions, and lasting impact of members who have shaped the Transcultural Nursing Society.
About This Page
The Transcultural Nursing Society remembers and honors members who have passed away and whose work, compassion, and leadership continue to influence transcultural nursing worldwide. Our community includes professionals from clinical practice, education, research, administration, global health, and culturally grounded care. Each individual recognized here has contributed to advancing culturally congruent care and strengthening The Transcultural Nursing Society's mission.
This page serves as a place of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for colleagues, mentors, and friends who dedicated their lives to improving health and human dignity across cultures.
In Memoriam
Elizabeth J. Graebener, MSN, RN-BC, CTN-B: May 28, 2025
Sr./Dr. Victoria Indyk: April 26, 2020
Dr. Stephen Marrone: April 15, 2020
Betty Freda Vera: November 21, 2016
Sr./Dr. Sharon McGuire: May 17, 2016
Dr. Stephanie Myers Schim: February 19, 2016
Kathleen McCullough-Zander: October 2, 2014
Dr. Joan Uhl Pierce: October 14, 2013
Dr. Anna Francis (Fran) Wenger: February 2, 2013
Dr. Marjorie Morgan: March 27, 2012
Dr. Madeleine Leininger: August 10, 2012
Evalyn Long: August 2012
Dr. Deborah Wilson: August 2010
Dr. Glyadys Mabunda: May 29, 2010
Dr. Grayce Rosseler: February 2, 2010
Dr. Ruth Davidhizar: September 11, 2008
Dr. Claire Gulino: October 26, 2006
Dr. Alice Welch: June 9, 2002
Barbara Higgins: June 27, 1997
David Stasiak: April 17, 1992
Submitting a Memorial
TCNS welcomes submissions from members, colleagues, and families who wish to honor someone who contributed to transcultural nursing. To submit a memorial entry, please contact us at staff@tcns.org.
A Community of Caring
As a global society, we recognize that traditions of remembrance vary across cultures. The Transcultural Nursing Society honors these diverse ways of expressing grief, gratitude, and celebration of life. We hold each individual in our collective memory with respect, compassion, and cultural humility.