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EVELYN CARTER Obituary


 
Evelyn Dixon Carter (Age 93)  
On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, of Lake Worth, FL formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William A. Dixon and the late John H. Carter. Loving mother of Lawrence Alan (Jennifer) Dixon and William Evan (Jacqueline) Dixon. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as, many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, June 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 20, 2016.

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Bill & Jackie

July 2, 2016

Dear Mom...
We will always miss you. But we know that God put His loving arms around you & welcomed you home. Love you mom...Bill & Jackie

D Hernan

June 20, 2016

During this difficult time only God can give us the love and peace that we need. We hope that time can heal the pain of losing a loved one.

June 20, 2016

Please accept my sincere sympathies. May God's holy spirit or active force, equip you with the " power beyond what is normal " to go from one day to the next. ( 2 Corinthians 4 : 7 ) Remember : God can help his faithful servants to endure any and every problem they may face.

June 20, 2016

I am deeply sorry for your families loss. Please be assured that God will provide you with the comfort you need during this time. (Matthew 5:4)

June 20, 2016

Lawrence and William I am sorry for the loss of your mother. May loving memories, love from family and friends surround you during this very sorrowful time. God's words will comfort, strengthen and give you peace to endure the difficult days ahead (Isa. 41:10).

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