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Helen Geller Obituary
HELEN SHIRLEY GELLER
On Thursday, September 22, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Harvey Geller; mother of Elise (Al) Hampson, Barbara (Ron) Lambert, Holly (Bill) Hay. Also survived by six grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 25, at 10 a.m., at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International at www.heifer.org. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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September 25, 2011
What wonderful women I miss her greatly. As her hairdresser I saw her every 6 to 8 weeks for also most 30 years. She always brighten my day with her smile and kindest. My thoughts and prays are with you Harvey.
Sheri Long
September 25, 2011
We send our sympathies to Harvey and the family. The Woodland Hills neighborhood has lost a pioneer. We'll miss her energy and her bright smile.
Angela Domanico and Alan Rudan, 130 Northway
Gisele TAUBERT
September 24, 2011
Dearest Elise, Barbara, Holly, When I first met your Mom In her house In Maryland; I felt quiet it made me feel a Family breath; she was eating Kasha and telling a Family history... I Will ne close to you tomorrow morning. Be strong helped by dear spouses. Big Hugs , gros bisouxx mes cousines. Gigi
Marjorie Bergemann Snyder
September 24, 2011
We mourn the passing of a great lady. She made the world a better place by being among us, and will be deeply missed.
Marjorie Bergemann Snyder
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