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Charlotte Van Leeuwen Obituary

VAN LEEUWEN , Charlotte Shirley On March 16, 2012, CHARLOTTE SHIRLEY (MANLEY) VAN LEEUWEN, most recently of White Bluff, TN, formerly of Mt. Rainier, MD. After a long illness, Shirley was called home to the Lord and joined the love of her life, George Jr. "Corkey". She is loved and will be missed by her children, grand, great-grand and great-great-grand children, as well as her very extended family.
Visitation will be at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood MD 20722 on Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and 22 from 6 to 8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated, 10 AM, Friday, March 23 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 5205 - 43rd Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Flowers, Gifts and a guest register may be found at fort-lincoln.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Mar. 21, 2012.

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Shelley Battle

March 23, 2012

I've known Miss Charlotte since I was 10-11 years old. She was my Girl Scout Troop Leader. I will always remember her as being a 'mother figure' back then. She treated us as if we were her own children. She raised us along with her children who attended those meetings, specifically Corky and Barbara. And let's not forget Mr. V. Our troop was like one big happy family. She was always there to love us when we needed it and offer encouragement as well. We lost contact over the years until about 10 years ago. It was a church picnic when I saw Corkey, Margaret and Miss Charlotte. We had many stories to exchange. She still had her loving spirit - and she remembered me!!!! She said to me "Honey, I've known you since you were 11 years old!!!" Of course we spent quite a bit of time reflecting on those good ole days. Miss Charlotte - I miss you deeply. The impact you had on my life was huge - I will never forget you.

March 22, 2012

So sorry for your loss- You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I live in WV so am unable to attend and share my condolences in person. Laura VanLeeuwen Resh (Bob's Daughter)

Cheryl Callison-Crosby

March 22, 2012

Shirley was a wonderful lady and loved by so many people. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time. God Bless. The Callison Family.

Laurel Lane

March 21, 2012

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. She was such a wonderful woman and will greatly missed. I know that she is watching down on all of you beside her husband! It was such a great pleasure getting to know her and meet her family!

Dana Currey-Falgout

March 20, 2012

We are so very sad and heartbroken for your great loss. Many prayers coming your way. Karl, Tracy, Eric & Laura....we love you dearly. From all of us.......Dana and Troy, Flo Currey (Mom), Tommy, Laura & Jonathan, Gigi and Sophia.

Cookie Mincey

March 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Shirley was a wonderful person and had a great sense of humor.

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