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ELVA BOWMAN Obituary


ELVA R. BOWMAN  
Elva R. Bowman of Temple Hills, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020. Visitation Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at From the Heart Church Ministries Annex, 5055 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, MD from 10 a.m. until private service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in LaPlata, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 8, 2020.

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Jacquelyn S Simmons

November 10, 2020

Condolences to the Familky of Elva.
I met Eva many years ago through my cousin, Henrietta. I used to visit LaPlata as a teenager and we would go out to hear the live bands on the weekends. I remember that Elva loved to dance. She was a very sweet and kind person. Rest in Perfect Peace Elva!

Jacquelyn S. Simmons

November 10, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beverly

November 10, 2020

My dear sweet Ms. Elva, you will be forever in my heart. Your love of life and family was truly and inspiration to me. Such a beautiful godly woman. I am so honored to have met you. You were a great inspiration to me. Rest In Peace my friend. I know you are among the angels smiling and singing. I will forever love you! ❤

Cynthia Lee

November 10, 2020

To the family of Elva Bowman, my heart goes out to you. I offer my condolences. Elva was such a warm thoughtful kind person. Your loss is heaven’s gain. May the Lord wrap you in his loving arms. Love Cynthia Lee.

Ester Saunders

November 10, 2020

Ms. Bowman you will truly be missed. I will always cherish the sweet memories I have of you. What a sweet and loving neighbor, one that I loved and took as Mom away from home Mom also. Thank you for your love and friendship!!
Love you,
Lee & Ball

Kimberly Powell

November 8, 2020

I certainly loved Ms Elva, she was a sweet, kind, beautiful lady. I will certainly miss the sound of her voice calling my name and her prayers for my well being. She was a wonderful support to me in my time of need and I will hold those memories in my heart. My deepest condolences to the family.

JEFFREY PERKINS

November 8, 2020

Sorry for your lost, you have our deepest symphony, our prayers are with you.
The Perkins Family

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a loved one

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Gary Bean

November 6, 2020

Love u dearly great aunt elva I know u in a better place. And looking down on me. Love Gary jr.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

From the Heart Church Ministries Annex

5055 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, MD

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10

Service

11:00 a.m.

From the Heart Church Ministries Annex

5055 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, MD

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