Ellen Lee Meigs

Ellen Lee Meigs

Ellen Meigs Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2009.
MEIGS, Ellen Lee Blackwell, of Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Md., passed away on November 21, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Vincent Meigs; devoted mother of Mary Meigs Thorne (James) and Edward Meigs (Gillian); grandmother of Jennifer and Lucy Meigs. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial gathering will be held at Joseph Gawlers and Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., on Thursday, December 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Church, Lafayette Square, 16th and H Streets NW, Washington, D.C. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Initiatives of Change, 2201 West Broad St., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23220 or S.O.M.E., 71 "O" Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.


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November 30, 2009

Dear Mary and Ed,
I remember your mother fondly as a friendly, goodnatured, enthusiastic person. The multitude of friends she had! The extraordinary scrapbook you made for her! Her wonderful sense of humor. I am sorry for your loss and wish you and your families comfort in the warm memories you all must share. Martha Horne, formerly of Aging Network Services.

Wynne Griffith

November 30, 2009

I met Mary in graduate school in 1990 and have had the pleasure to meet and get to know her family over the years. Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mom.
Much love, Wynne, Tom & Jennifer

November 29, 2009

Ellen Lee will be remembered for her warm smile, kind manner and pleasant words to all. I feel fortunate to have been in her company over the years.
Her legacy will continue through her beloved children, Ed & Mary and grand-daughters, Jenny and Lucy.
Much love, MoMo

Lane & Gene Weinzweig

November 29, 2009

Dear Ed & Mary (and family),

Though we didn't know your Mom long or well and didn't see her often, we do know that she was a very special person we and share you sorrow.

Our love and best wishes go out to all of you,
Lane and Gene

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