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CARMEN SMEDLEY Obituary
CARMEN NANCY SMEDLEY (Age 76)
On Monday, November 26, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Larry Smedley; mother of Lori, Bob, Larry and Rick Smedley; sister of Addy Silva, Edesa Baeza, and Manny Quinones. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection at Riderwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Washington DC-MD Office, 1025 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC, 20036 or the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for CARMEN SMEDLEY
December 5, 2012
Mr. Smedley,I am sorry to hear about Carmen`s death. She was a very good friend at the IDB. I was going to visit her any day, sorry I didn´t get to see her. I ask the Lord that He will be with you, your children and grandchildren as this very difficult time. Sincerely. Hilia Gensheimer
Alisa & Priscilla Kaeser
December 3, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Carmen's passing, she was a wonderful woman. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
November 28, 2012
Larry and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Carmen was a wonderfully kind woman and always very welcoming. You will all be in my prayers.
Roxie Baeza
Francis and Margaret Silva
November 28, 2012
Larry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, but so grateful that we got to spend Tia NeNe's last days celebrating how thankful we are for such a blessed family. May God send you peace in your time of need. Love, Francis, Margaret, Samantha, and Patrick Silva
Dee Dee Lofgren-Burkett
November 27, 2012
So sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Carmen. Our prayers are with the whole family. May she Rest In Peace.
Lots of Love, Dee Dee Lofgren-Burkett and Jim Burkett
Jay and Teresa Masino
November 27, 2012
Bob, Marci, Justin and Erin,
We're so sad to hear about your loss. May the many fine memories of your mom help comfort you during this difficult time. With all our love.
Wayne Beder
November 27, 2012
Lori,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Regards,
Wayne Beder
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