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CAROLINE HUMPREY Obituary


Caroline Rogers Humphrey (Age 86)
Passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at her home. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Elizabeth Claney Rogers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Humphrey in 2004. Surviving are her eight children, Therese Humphrey of Ocean Pines, Donna Matthews and her husband, John Brown of Luray, VA, Mark Humphrey and his wife, Becky of Clarksville, MD, Christopher Humphrey of Wheaton, MD, Joan LaHayne and her husband, Russell of Berlin, Mary Kroll and her husband, Larry of Damascus, MD, Thomas Humphrey and his wife, Christy Storm of Frederick, MD, and Diane Kull and her husband, Dane of New Market, VA. She was an adored grandmother to 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, William Rogers and his wife, Betty, and sisters, Betty LeBuffe, and Dorothy Lane and her husband, Joe. Also preceding her in death was a brother James Rogers and sisters Jeanne Fangmeyer and Ann Glover. Mrs. Humphrey also leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 7 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. John P. Klevence will officiate. Friends may call on Sunday, August 6 from 2 until 4:30 p.m., at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, August 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, (Valet Parking), 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, on August 10, at 10 a.m. A donation in her memory may be sent to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21804, or The Joseph House, 812 Boundary St., Salisbury, MD 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 5 to Aug. 7, 2017.

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August 9, 2017

The Lilly family sends their heartfelt condolences
to your family. Mrs. Humphrey was a very special
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Mary Ann, Scott,Brendan & Devin

August 7, 2017

My condolence to family and friends. May the peace of God and the fond memories you share comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

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