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JANE ESTES Obituary
JANE ESTES (Age 92)
Jane Floyd Estes, 92, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, died peacefully on December 9, 2014, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Alexandria, VA. Born on July 3, 1922, in Montrose, PA, she grew up in Washington, DC, and was a longtime Federal Government employee, retiring in 1983 from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. She is the daughter of the late Frieda L. Avery and Claude William Floyd. Ms. Estes was the sister of the late John P. Floyd and Robert W. Floyd. Surviving are her brother, William A. Floyd (Beverly); nephew, Craig W. Floyd (Veronica); nieces Gail Floyd Robertson (Edward) and Jennifer Floyd Underwood (Malcolm); five great nieces and nephews; and one great-great niece.The family will receive friends Friday, December 12, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD. Graveside Service and Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, at 1 p.m.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Theresa H
December 12, 2014
I would like to offer my condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. During this difficult time comfort is needed. May you allow the peace of God to help you to endure this grief. (Phillipians 4:6,7)
December 11, 2014
Estes family, My sincere condolences goes out to you and your family. Although God is not the cause of death, he has promised to fix it. May he provide you and your family with a measure of comfort and peace until that promise is fulfilled.
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