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RHODA McCRACKEN Obituary


RHODA CARVER McCRACKEN  
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Allen McCracken; mother of David (Rebecca) and Kevin McCracken; grandmother of Eden McCracken. Also survived by her two brothers Roger and Robin Penn. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Avenue and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Monday, August 20, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 17, 2012.

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Martin Montorfano

August 22, 2012

So saddened to hear of your family's loss. Heartened to know she got to see her grandchild and watch David and Kevin grow into manhood. My deepest condolences and sympathy.

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