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NANCY KILLIAN Obituary


NANCY M. KILLIAN  
Departed this life on Friday, August 19, 2016 in her home in Petersburg, VA. Beloved wife of C. Douglas Killian and mother of Vicki Marie Mumaw. Her love of and for family is also carried on through her nieces, Alayne and Debbie; nephews, David and Chris and their extended families. A Celebration of her Life will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., on Wednesday, August 24, with Funeral Services at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 25, at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD. Interment following service Mt. View Cemetery, Marriottsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to a Breast Cancer Organization of your choice.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 23, 2016.

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Daniel Franke

August 17, 2022

Thank you for being part of my life. I know you are there. Give Jesus a big hug for me.

frances joyner

August 18, 2019

My very own best friend i loved so very much.

August 26, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you comfort during this difficult time.

Teresa (Marsha's daughter) MacDonald

August 25, 2016

Doug and Vicki,
So sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Tizzy & Tim Mallette

August 24, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Nancy. She was a wonderful, beautiful person.
May she rest in peace

Thoren / Ernest Family

August 24, 2016

Our family's FOREVER friend will be dearly missed. Nancy was always encouraging and supportive to everyone. We pray for peace and love for Doug and Vicki.

David Thorpe

August 23, 2016

Nancy love you to the moon and back.

Johnny and Ginny

August 23, 2016

We know that Nancy's grace and beautiful smile are blessing all the angels above. Our thoughts go out to Doug and Vicki, hoping that they understand how free and happy she is, acknowledging she is no longer in pain. God bless you both. Nancy has already been blessed

Barbara Stachnik

August 23, 2016

Nancy, you are truly one-of-a-kind! I will always remember the many conversations we shared around the kitchen table and all of the memories made over the years. I'm sad that you are gone but I know you are with the Lord and at peace.

Wayne and Bettie Martin

August 23, 2016

We were shocked and saddened to learn of Nancy's passing. She enjoyed life and entertaining. There are many wonderful memories of our times with the family. Blessings to Doug and Vicky.

Dan & Kim Franke

August 23, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

crystal blackburn

August 23, 2016

Doug, our heart is so broken for you. Nancy was a treasure to this world. We loved her deeply for her kindness, and sweet generosity, her beautiful style , love of animals and her deep love and devotion to you Doug. Her love of family and friends will forever remain in our hearts and memories. This world is indeed so much sadder without her light. Nancy will be forever in our hearts, we loved her so. Frances Joyner & Crystal Blackburn

frances Joyner

August 23, 2016

My dear dear friend Nancy I miss you so much. I loved you for your gentleness, kindness and the love of you dear husband,and your Anna & Jetter. You will never know how much you have help my life. I love and have & will miss you with all my heart.

Debbie Thorpe-Himmelreich

August 23, 2016

Aunt Nancy, you were such an inspiration to me. You taught me how to be strong and how to put on my makeup. I will always love you and I look forward to the day when I am with you, Mom, Dad and Uncle Jimmy in Heaven. Love Deb

Victoria White-Paulson

August 23, 2016

"Aunt" Nancy you were my idol growing up, your grace and beauty inspired me to become the woman I am today. I will remember you always and love you forever. May you find peace and rest in your Fathers arms. And, may Trump and Redskins win so we can hear you celebrate from heaven! Love always, Victoria White Paulson

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