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ETHEL GROVES Obituary
ETHEL GROVES (Age 84)
Died at her home in Middletown, MD, on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. She was born in Montgomery County, MD, in 1933 and was one of 12 children of the late Lucian and Mamie Minnick. She loved reading, vacations at the beach and spending time with her family. She was the loving wife of the late Franklin D. Groves and devoted mother of John Ellinger, Gerald Ellinger, Laurie Bates and Diane Fernandez. Ethel will be greatly missed by her children, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, December 2, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment following at Parklawn Memorial Park. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Mom
December 20, 2017
Mom Dee and Laurie at Christmas 2016
December 20, 2017
December 8, 2017
Lynn Little Minnick
December 7, 2017
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I wish I had known my Aunt better I know my Dad and all of the siblings were waiting for her when she crossed over to rest in peace. Our family extends our most sincere condolences and prayers to you in your time of loss.
Delores Flenoury
December 1, 2017
My condolences to your family. Your mom is in a better place and I will keep your family in my prayers. As a coworker and friend I hope these words bring comfort .
Hanging out with Mom
November 30, 2017
Mom at Christmas 2013
November 30, 2017
November 30, 2017
Elaine Williams
November 30, 2017
She was a great mom and a wonderful grandma!! She was loved by all. She is resting in a beautiful place called HEAVEN!!
Sissy Simpson
November 30, 2017
Have many of memories of staying over with Laurie and the trip to Bethany Beach. With my love you will be missed
JoAnne Embrey-Penny
November 29, 2017
Thanks for all the good times and putting up with me. You always treated me just like I was your daughter.
You will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love you.
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