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Barbara Ricker Obituary


BARBARA BELLE RICKER  
On Monday, February 7, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved sister of Frederick (Allien) Ricker; aunt of Sharon, Leslie, Keith, Charlie, Joyce, Sara, Jack, Brandi, and Krista; and life long best friend of Beverly. Every life you touched was better for it. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, February 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com   

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Published by The Washington Post from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2011.

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JC and Brandi Harrison

February 10, 2011

Aunt Barbara, you've left us too soon...you will be so dearly missed. I hope you're with Nanny, that she and God were there to meet you at the gate. We love you...Bran and JC

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