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Eugena Washington Obituary
Eugena (Jean) Washington, a long-time resident of the Hartford and New Britain area, transitioned to eternal peace, Wednesday, July 13, 2017 with her family by her side at her home. She was predeceased by her father, Menion Choice and mother, Iola Thornton Choice. Born August 22, 1941 in Hartford CT., She attended New Britain High School, where she completed her studies with the class of 1959. After graduating from high school, Eugena began working for the State of Connecticut, where she enjoyed an illustrious career of over 30 years retiring in 1996. She is survived by her sisters, Janice Choice Edwards of New Britain, Sandra Jackson of Houston TX, Ida Hudson of New Britain, CT. and Jeanette Washington of San Jacinto, CA. She is also survived by her (2) Nephews, Richard C. Edwards Jr. of California, Rory T. Edwards of Nevada and her Niece, Jan E. Edwards-Sykes of Connecticut. Two grandnephews, seven grandnieces and ten great-grand nephews and nieces, all of whom brought great joy to her and a host of close friends, Margie Lozada, Gloria Bell, Sylvia Smith, and Nancylee Hudson. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Lung Association www.lung.org. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday July 18, 2017 at 12PM at Spottswood AME Zion Church 27 Crestwood Lane New Britain, CT 06053. Family will greet friends from 11AM- 12PM. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery New Britain. To leave a message of comfort for the Washington family visit, www.hkhfu neralservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
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April 10, 2019
I miss you Jeannie.....
You taught me how to survive
Words cannot express how much you mean to me and my family (Aunty Jeannie)...you are cherished and missed everyday by those who know and love you......
Much love always.
KT
Kiri Thomson
July 20, 2017
Sleep in Peace Aunty Jeannie. Oh how I loved to be with you as a little girl. My condolences to the family. She will always be one of my favorite, fly, aunts. God Bless!
July 19, 2017
My sister my friend my mentor my teacher.....my fashion queen love you forever.
Words cannot express my sorrow of losing a kind beautiful well spoken wonderful lady I call my sister.
Love you Jeannie
Kim and Paul
July 19, 2017
My dearest friend big sister mentor and teacher. You understood my culture and divetsity in return she taught me life in the USA....all cultures....the woman who knew how to dress sharply and well spoken.
Kind caring and loving person to all.
I will miss you dearly my sister...
Love Kim Paul Thomson and family
Love to my sister Lisa Levy
Timoi Thomson
July 19, 2017
I send my condolences to the Washington family..I love you God mommy dearly....Rip...Love Timoi Thomson
Dolly Cunningham
July 18, 2017
My condolences to the family. EJ was my friend for over 30 years. I will miss her more than words can say. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Pat Karwoski
July 18, 2017
On behalf of the New Britain High School Class of 1959, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Eugenia's family and friends. As our classmate Eugenia shared many experiences and memories during those high school years. Please find comfort in knowing that she will be remembered by her classmates each time we gather for our reunions.
Diana Reberio
July 18, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, I will miss Aunt Jeanie's beautiful smile and sense of humor. I will keep the Edwards and Choice family forever in my prayers. Love always and forever.
Minister Phyllis McMeans
July 17, 2017
Janice and family my sincere condolences. May my friend rest in the arms of Jesus. You are in my prayers.
Dolores Glass
July 17, 2017
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Our sincerest condolences. Jeannie had a smile that would light up a room. She will be missed. Cherish your memories.
July 17, 2017
To the family of Eugena Washington known as Jean to us she was such a lovely person a heart of gold a big beautiful smile I meet Jean when I started working for department of income maintenance in 1981 she had such a beautiful spirit she will be truly missed may God keep her entire family god bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Brenda Ridley
Lillian BAKER
July 17, 2017
Dear Family
Please accept my sincere sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I worked with Jean at the Dept of Social Services. I remember how sharp she always looked and the many laughs we had together.
Sincerely,
Robin Chaney
July 17, 2017
To The Family, My Condolences. I was so sadden to hear the passing of Jean. As a co worker and friend Jean was truly a joy to be around "the stories I can tell" had good times together. Jean will be Truly Missed.
Luis Ortiz
July 16, 2017
I will always remember her beautiful smile and loving personality an inheritance of the Choice family.
Luis Ortiz
July 16, 2017
on behalf of the ORTIZ Family in Hartford share your deepest condolences to the Washington Family of New Britain and Hartford the Jackson family in Houston. May the Lord our God have her in his glory, prayers to the rest of the surviving Washington family God bless you always, Luis and Maria Ortiz.
Astread Ferron-Poole
July 16, 2017
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jean at the Department of social services until her retirement. She was a bright, kind, fun loving lady. Sharp immaculate dresser. I will miss her dearly. May memories of good times comfort you. God bless.
Sandra Jackson
July 16, 2017
To my beautiful sister Jeanie RIP until we meet again. Say hi to mother Choice for me. Let her know I miss our talks. You will truly be missed, love you more than words can say.
Jackie Niles-Chaput
July 16, 2017
My deepest sympathy. I went to Smalley School with Eugena and had such a wonderful 7 years there. She was in my class K-7 and then we moved away to Southington . As we age, we tend to look back more frequently to the "good old days" and they certainly were. I wondered many times about Eugena and was so pleased with her writeup in the Courant and how very well she did. Memories can never be erased. Rest in Peace.
Mark Di Loreto
July 16, 2017
Dear Janice and family,
my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
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