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BERNICE ROTAN Obituary
BERNICE BAYLOR ROTAN (Age 84)
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert Rotan; mother of Clifford Rotan and the late Eric and Bradley Rotan; and grandmother of Aaron and Tai Rotan. Memorial Service and interment at a later date. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for BERNICE ROTAN
Joan Thompson
May 18, 2025
Missing you!!!
Tom Rabil
June 29, 2024
I´m sorry I´m just learning of this. I knew Mrs Rotan as a kind and caring person who had to bear the heartache of early loss of her loved ones. My sincere condolences to Cliff and relatives and friends.
Jackie Bonner
May 18, 2024
I pass her former home almost every day, glance over at it & it never fails to bring back great memories of her kindness & friendship.
Robert Hill
May 18, 2022
Ms.Rotan is missed beyond measure. I truly hope to see her again in Paradise. God bless you Cliff.
Elizabethe Hall
June 23, 2015
I will miss my best friend . We have been friends for over seventy years. Goodbye Bernie, may you rest in peace.
Elana Hall
June 21, 2015
Bernice and my mom ( Elizabeth Hall aka "Sugar Lump") friendship span over 70 yrs, such a beautiful person . Ms. Bernice, you will be truly missed by the Hall family.
Tai Rotan
June 15, 2015
I am so thankful and grateful for my grandma Bernice. I will always remember her for her warm hugs, bright smiles and the sweetest kisses imaginable...I almost forgot to mention her awesome potato salad :) Infinite prayers and blessings to my uncle Cliff.
With infinite LOVE,
Tai Rotan
Robert Hill
June 8, 2015
Ms. Rotan was like a mother to me as a child. Her sweet and kind disposition helped mold me into the man I am today. Her memory will be with me until the day I am called up yonder. She will be missed.
Joan Thompson
May 26, 2015
My prayers are forwarded to the family!
Jackie Bonner
May 25, 2015
Mrs. Rotan was not only a great neighbor, but a great friend to my family. Her kindness & thoughtfulness will truly be missed.
Kenneth Williams
May 25, 2015
Ms. Rotan, thank you so much for being a part of my life and neighbor for over fifty years. God Bless you, rest in peace. God Bless you Cliff.
Kathy Thompson
May 25, 2015
Ms. Rotan I will always be grateful for having you as my neighbor for over 50 years. You were always so kind to my family. I will miss you. Rest in Peace.
Clarissa Watkins
May 25, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Royce Rock
May 24, 2015
Aunt Bernice was real special, I'm sorry to hear about her death. Blessings and much love to family.
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