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FREDA BALDERSON Obituary


FrEda Balderson (Age 94)
On Monday, August 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Russell Balderson; mother of Frances Musgrove and Phyllis Regotti; grandmother of Jennifer McKenney, Kristi Hyde, Lawrence Musgrove and Michael Smithhisler; She is survived by seven great-grandchildren and is also predeceased by her late twin sister, Frances Mayer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, August 24, at 10 a.m. Followed by Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, 2018.

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August 24, 2018

Aunt Freda was a wonderful lady. She was loved by all and will be missed.

Connie and Bob Wallace

Giselle Morch

August 23, 2018

My condolences to the family. Freda is surrounded by loved ones both here on earth as well as home in heaven.

Robert and David ONeal

August 22, 2018

Our condolences for your family. Freda was a lovely aunt who cared deeply about family and friends. She will be missed.

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Emelia ONeal

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M D

August 20, 2018

My condolences for the family. May the God of all comfort sustain you. Jeremiah 29:11.

Linda Merchant

August 20, 2018

Regretfully I will be unable to attend. I do want to share how much she meant to me and the impact she had on my life when I was young. A very talented and special lady and well loved! Love and prayers as you grieve. Comforted to know I will see her again

August 20, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God be with you.

August 20, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss may you all find comfort in these words: 2 Thessalonians 2:16&17 and the resurection hope John 6:40

CE

August 20, 2018

sincere condolences to the Balderson family. losing a love one in death is never easy. one day many will have the opportunity to live again. may the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. john 17:3

Janet Hanchuck

August 18, 2018

Phyllis- I'm so sorry for your loss. You were a wonderful daughter and I'm sure your Mom was happy you were there for support at the end. Love you and prayers for you and your family❤

Mike Long

August 17, 2018

Phyllis - Our condolences on the loss of your mom. She had a good, long life and you have all your memories to remember her.

Mike and Stephanie Long

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