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ELVIRA SHOAP Obituary
ELVIRA KATHLEEN SHOAP
On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John W. Shoap; devoted mother of Sandra K. Sofinowski (John), Joel W. Shoap (Suzanne), Cynthia R. Dellosa, Michele Skinner (Joseph) and Kristine Kahler (Mark); grandmother of Michael (Brooke), Erin, Lindsay, Ashley, Patrick, Kellie, Alexander, Jonathan, Samuel, Kathryn and Jason. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, November 7 at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Private interment at Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Washington DC - MD Office, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for ELVIRA SHOAP
November 7, 2013
The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering an interesting and entertaining woman. With deepest sympathy especially to my friend, Sandy. Love, Karen Traskey
Mimi & John Hatch
November 6, 2013
This was a woman who lived life to the fullest and left her family with wonderful stories and an incredible legacy. I'm so sorry for your loss, and special thoughts go out to my friends the Sofinowski family.
Bonnie Poston
November 6, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family, Cindy with the loss of your mother. Bonnie
Sharon Schumacher
November 5, 2013
So much love, so much courage, so much intelligence and so much determination. What a shower of blessings your Mom left in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with Kristi and your entire family! Much Love, Sharon (and Red) Schumacher
Judy Binkley
November 5, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Cindy. Although I didn't know her personally , she must have been and amazing woman to raise such a wonderful family. My heart will be with you in the days ahead. Judy
Barbara brenneman varley
November 4, 2013
The world just lost an amazing person with an incredible spirit. My thoughts are with everyone and I hope you all are remembering the good times.
doug
November 4, 2013
OMG. I am so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and preyers for Mom. Sympathy to all.
Grandma, we are deeply missing you but know that we were blessed beyond measure to have you in our lives, and now forever in our hearts.
Lindsay Kahler
November 4, 2013
Lisa Borges-Lewis
November 3, 2013
Celebrate the life of the matriarch of the Shoap family. What a shinig example of what strong woman is. I'm quite sure the children and grandchildren will build upon her legacy. My deepest sympathies go out to Kristi and the entire family.
Rosemary Treichel
November 3, 2013
I am sure the Church ladies are going strong! All are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Ray McColgan
November 3, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My sympathies to the entire family.
Timothy Rollman
November 3, 2013
The family of Kathleen has our sympathies. We are praying for all of you as you grieve for your loved one.
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