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ELEANOR MAKELL Obituary
ELEANOR B. MAKELL
On February 21, 2013, at age 91, beloved mother of Patricia Makell, LaVerne Angelyn Makell-Hopkins, Sheron Makell, Brian Makell and the late Donald Makell. She is also survived by six grandchildren Vincent and Steven Makell, Daniel and Nikkelle Hopkins, Brian Makell, Jr., and Tangia Tate; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one sister Veronica Royster; two brothers Louis and Lawrence Young and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 15th & V Streets NW, Washington, DC. A repast will be held after the Mass at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3611 Stewart Rd., Forestville, MD from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Bernard, Carolyn & Pamela Gray
March 7, 2024
LaVerne and Patricia,
A lot can happen in eleven years, but nothing erases the memories of a mother. Make March a happy month with good and funny memories.
Bernard, Carolyn & Pamela Gray
Bernard & Carolyn Gray
March 14, 2013
Sisters in Christ, LaVerne and Patricia
To you and your family, the kindness you have shown our daughter is a reflection of the spiritual guidance of your mother. This lets us know that she was a wonderful person. Praise the Lord for the time she spent on earth. Rejoice in the calling of our Lord and Savior.
Rita Britt
March 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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