MARION-BEST-Obituary

MARION BEST

Washington, District of Columbia

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  MARION P. BEST  On August 14, 2013; widow of the late Lt. Nolan R. Best. They reared Robert S. Johnson and Rita Van Landingham and treated Nolan Johnson as their own. Marion was the last surviving sibling of eight, Ulysses, Shakespeare, Marquis, Columbus, Lualgia, Eleanor and Ruth. She...

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Godmother, another year has passed,
however memories are forever. It’s summer time (those were the days)with family and friends day -picnics in Rock Creek Park. Love you!
Pat (Wilmington DE)

Godmother, thank you for memories are forever! Pat

Dear Family,
It is with great pride that I am able to call Marion P. Best, MY GODMOTHER, for she is the BEST. The years of pure joy in her presence, lessons learned,fun and love will sustain me (& family) for a lifetime. Thank you for sharing her with me, my husband,my children & my grandchildren for she was truly a- lady- at- her- BEST.
Farewell Godmother,
Pat

My condolences to the family of Marion Best. May the rich memories of Marion sustain you at this time. I will remember her as a Sunday morning worshiper at Knollwood Distaff Retirement community where I serve as Sunday morning Chaplain and a bridge player at the Washington Bridge Unit.

Peace, and blessings!
Rev. Maude Harrison-Hudson

Dear Linda McHenry and the Family of Marion Best,

My very deepest condolences for your loss of Aunt Marion--one phenomenal lady! Aunt Marion was many things to many people.

What I will cherish most about Aunt Marion are her keen intellect and quick wit, and the playful way in which each often informed the other. No one could light up a room with as many pearls of wisdom, and such joy and laughter as Aunt Marion! And her humanity was simply incomparable--particularly towards...

My condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. At a time such as this, the pain can seem unbearable. May you allow the peace of God to help you to cope during this time of need.(Phillipians 4:6,7)

My condolences to the family of Marion Best. During your grieving process may you find comfort from friends, family and God in prayer. He promises "You will certainly call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." Jeremiah 29:12. May you find comfort from his promises and the power beyond what is normal.