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ELOISE M. EARLY  
All Sodalists are requested to attend the wake for ELOISE M. EARLY on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9 a.m. with Funeral Service at 10 a.m., St. Benedict the Moor Church, 320 21st St., N.E. Rosary at 8:30 a.m.Shelia C. Parker, Prefect  Rev. Andrew Royals, Pastor  

Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 23, 2013.
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Daughters Karen, Stephanie & Christina

Family

February 18, 2024

Our lovely rose in heaven..

Karen

Family

February 17, 2024

Cherishing the memory of our dear Mother, our forever roseon the eleventh Anniversary of her passing. Love and miss you Mama. Stephanie, Karen Tina & family

Stephanie Early ABNEY

Family

February 17, 2024

Fondly remembering our Mother Eloise M. Early on the 10th Anniversary of her passing from Alzheimer´s 2/15/2013. Our beloved Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Aunt, friend longtime River Terrace DC neighbor & devoted St. Benedict the Moor foundling church member legacy of devotion and love lives forever. We love & miss you Mama. Continue to RIP

Stephanie Early Abney

Family

February 17, 2023

Our forever angel...

Karen

Family

February 17, 2023

Our forever

Karen Lucas

Family

February 15, 2022

Today 2/15/2022 Its been 9 years since your passing dear Mother. I love you so much . As our Angel in heaven our forever rose you are dearly missed. Please continue to watch over our family Mama. I picture you and Daddy hugging us forever . Rip Mama

Stephanie Early Abney

Family

February 15, 2022

Then..Now..and Forever..in our hearts..

Karen Lucas

Daughter

February 18, 2021

Lighting an eternal flame for our dear mother and family matriarch . You live and are lovingly remembered within every member of our family.

Stephanie Early Abney

February 20, 2020

Our Early family Queen...forever and ever

Karen (Early) Lucas

Daughter

February 19, 2020

Six years ago on 2/15/13 our dear mother passed away from Alzheimer's in my home with home Hospice support . Mama died enveloped in the love of family and friends near & far in the grace of God . I believe she's sitting next to our Dad, as they both with the wings of angels watch over our family. Catholic Mass was dedicated to Mama on 2/15/19 & 2/17/19 . I pray our entire family will be blessed, be well in body and soul and united in our parents names .
#ripMama&Daddy Miss you so much.

Stephanie Early Abney

February 17, 2019

Dear Mama, you are with me always. I often look in the mirror and see your face in mine. I am so thankful that God blessed me with a mother like you. I'm still working hard to learn and act upon the life lessons you so patiently tried to teach me in word and deed. I miss you. Forever and always.
Tina

Christina Getachew

February 15, 2016

I remember how your mom would come to school every year to help you set up your classroom. She had such a beautiful smile and a kind heart. Hugs to you and your family as you remember.

Rosemarie Onwukwe

February 15, 2016

Thinking of my beautiful grandmother today. You are missed more and more each day. We love you more than words can show.

Keisha Ogbuokiri

February 15, 2016

"Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks"...trying every day to live lessons learned from your love and your example...

Karen Lucas

February 15, 2016

I love you grandmother.. And i really miss you right now

Amelia Getachew

February 15, 2016

"If Red Roses grow in Heaven
Lord please pick bouquets for me
Place them in our Mother's loving arms
And tell her they're from her family
Tell her we love and miss her
And when she glows with her warm smile
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for awhile
Because remembering and celebrating her life and sharing her legacy is easy
We do it every day
But there's an ache within our hearts
Because we're missing her today." (9/20/1923-2/15/2013)

Stephanie Early Abney

February 15, 2016

Stephanie Early Abney

May 9, 2015

Karen Lucas

May 9, 2015

Miss you, especially on September 20th.
Robbie

February 20, 2015

Dear Sisters,
Please know that you are often in my prayers as you remember and reflect on the memories of your Mother. I share this poem with you:

"Where do They Go"
Where do they go, the people who leave?
Are they around us in the cool evening breeze?
Do they hear us, and watch us each day?
I'd like to think of them that way
Where do they go to when no longer here?
I think they stay with us, calming our fear, Loving us always, holding our hand, Walking beside us on grass or sand. Where do they go well it's my belief, They watch us and help us to cope with our grief. They comfort and stay with us, through each of our days, guiding us always through life's mortal maze. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, Still missed, Still dear.
Love to all of you, Carol E.

February 16, 2015

Mother, You shall live in our hearts forever and your spirit will always be reflected in the lives of your daughters, grand children, great grand children, family and friends. Our mother is being remembered in two mass services this week. As you're nearer to God Mama I believe you're our angel, helping to blanket our family with prayer and protection. Forever your caregiver as we all work to celebrate your legacy. May God bless and guide our family in your memory.

Stephanie Early Abney

February 15, 2015

Two years still feels like yesterday...
Missing your love, insight and wisdom Mama.

Thinking of you often...


Your daughter Karen

Karen Lucas

February 14, 2015

"A Mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary...Mothers are the thread that stitch families together"...
(Dorothy Fisher)

Mama, we have all been truly blessed by your loving spirit...

Your daughter Karen

Karen Lucas

May 10, 2014

Mother, I miss you dearly as we celebrate this second Mother's Day without feeling your tender touch. I cherish your memory even more as I see and witness your compassionate, courageous, creative and beautiful maternal spirit in my sisters, nieces and grandchildren. Your legacy will live forever via your family. Loving and missing you Mother everyday..your daughter, Stephanie

Stephanie Early Abney

May 10, 2014

I visited your final resting place Mama where I find peace knowing you and Daddy are together. My heart is still heavy as I find solace with the beloved family you cherished. I pray for all our souls and I ask that you watch over us also. Your daughter, Stephanie

Stephanie Early Abney

February 26, 2014

It's been one year today since we said our final earthly Good-Byes. I know you continue to watch over us Dear Mama.

Love,

Your Daughter Karen

Karen Lucas

February 25, 2014

Within our hearts, the ones we love are never really gone...In spirit and in memory, their legacy lives on.

We Love and Miss You so very much Mama.

Always,

Your oldest daughter Karen

Karen Lucas

February 15, 2014

On this first Thanksgiving without our dear Mother, her legacy of family togetherness lives on. Loving you always Mama as I try to remember and celebrate your life even though I still mourn your passing so much.. Your daughter, Stephanie

Stephanie Early Abney

November 29, 2013

Family and Friends,On September 20th,on what would have been Mama's 90th birthday let's share and embrace fond loving memories. I miss you dearly mama. Love, Stephanie

Stephanie Early Abney

September 20, 2013

Happy Birthday Mother! I miss you very much...you are with me in spirit always.

Christina Getachew

September 19, 2013

Loving and Missing you on this first Mothers Day without you Mama...

Karen Lucas

May 11, 2013

Happy Mother's Day Mother,
You are alive in me every day. Your spiritual values are reflected in how I live, what I value, and how I have raised my daughters, Amelia and Brooke. Even rituals like making sure the kitchen is clean and the living room is straight before retiring for the evening have become apart of my daily activities. Because of you and daddy my daughters and I spend Sunday mornings the same way I did (breakfast, attend church together, fellowship with others, change out of "church clothes", enjoy family time together and connect with friends and family...even if only through a simple thinking of you phone call). God blessed me with you Mama. You will forever live through me, my daughters, and generations to come. Eternally your daughter....Christina

Christina Getachew

May 11, 2013

Music, when soft voices die

Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.

By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation

Your Daughter Karen

May 11, 2013

Thinking of our mother on this first Mother's Day without her physical being while remembering the nurturing legacy of maternal love she modeled for the women and girls in our family. Miss you Mama. Love, Stephanie

Stephanie Early Abney

May 10, 2013

Stephanie - you were always there for your Mom - loving, caring, protecting, doing the right thing for her. You are a tribute to your Mom in the many ways that you have given of yourself. I know she must have felt so safe knowing that you were there by her side. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May all your wonderful memories sustain you. Love, Brenda

Brenda Burns

March 28, 2013

To Karen, Steff and Tina,
I had the great pleasure of meeting your mother, Mrs. Eloise Early 35 years ago. Each time I was in her presence I was struck by her carriage, grace, beauty and gentleness. She was blessed with a long and fruitful life on this side. May her soul rest in peace forevermore. I pray your pleasant memories of her will always sustain you.
God Bless

Frances Smith

March 26, 2013

"Life if but a stopping place, a pause in what's to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way, we all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay. Our destination is a place far greater than we know. For some the journey's quicker, for some the journey's slow. And when the journey finally ends, we'll claim a great reward, and find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord".

I'll love and miss you for all eternity Mama.

Your oldest daughter Karen

March 19, 2013

I had the chance to meet Eloise Early twice--once when I was a volunteer in her daughter's classroom, and once in her last days. Although I did not know her well, I have had the honor of working with and knowing her daughter, Stephanie Early Abney, who is a role model for me. Any person who can raise such a daughter has given the world a gift, and will be missed.

Aaron Bos-Lun

February 28, 2013

Dear Family,
Eloise was a friend and role model for me over a thirty year period. I will always remember her graceful, compassionate, and gentle persona. I will keeep all of you in prayer.

With a grateful and prayerful heart,

Robbie

Yvonne G. Robinson

February 28, 2013

Mother, It was an honor to care for you these past few years. You were a devoted, caring mother. I'll miss you but I rejoice knowing you're now at peace in your eternal resting place with Daddy, your mother, sister, baby brother and other family members and friends. Our family has gained another angel to watch over us. Love, Your middle child.

Stephanie Early Abney

February 27, 2013

Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you Karen, Stephine and Christina. May God give you comfort in this time of sorrow and joy.

Barbara Carter-Delgado

February 25, 2013

May your family be blessed with the peace and comfort of knowing that Aunt Eloise is resting in everlasting love.

Rachelle Murray Richards

February 24, 2013

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