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DORIS BROWN Obituary


DORIS PATRICIA BROWN  
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, Doris Patricia Brown of Washington, DC passed away.She was predeceased by her parents, Frederick Brown Sr, Anna Genevieve Brown Benton, her brother Frederick Brown Jr, and her step-father Albion Benton Sr.Doris worked for 32 years. in the federal courts. six years for Judge David Tatel in the Court of Appeals and 25 years for Judge Gerhard Gesell in the District Court.Services will be Wednesday, February 21. Guests will be received at Holy Trinity Church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Social Justice Ministries, 3513 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20007; Perry School Community Services Center INC at 128 M Street NW, Suite #100, Washington, DC 20001; or a charity of your choice,Internment will be at a later date in Massachusetts. Please view and sign the family's online guest book at: www.DeVolFuneralHome.com  

Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 20, 2018.
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Doris was good friend and neighbor to us for many years and we'll have great memories of how kind she was to our children. She will be missed dearly.
The Anderson

Doug Anderson

February 21, 2018

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

February 20, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

Romans 15:33

February 20, 2018

Aunt Doris, we miss you already. :-(

Stephanie

Family

February 19, 2018

Doris is the light and spirit of the 32nd Street Book Group! She will be missed but her light cannot be dimmed!

Love always, Judy

Judith Bunnell

February 19, 2018

I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

February 19, 2018

May the hope of seeing her again in paradise ease the sorrow of your hearts. She will be missed by all.

February 19, 2018

Doris was a great neighbor. She took a sincere interest in all of her neighbor and was a good friend. She will be missed.

John Boffa

February 19, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.

A C

February 19, 2018

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

February 19, 2018

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