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Elnora Holmes Obituary

TEMPLE HILLS, MD. - On Wednesday, May 26, 2004, the beloved mother of Daniel Holmes (wife, Erma), Alvin Holmes (wife, Betty), Pearl Tolliver (husband, Milton) and James Holmes departed this life. She also leaves 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held noon Tuesday, June 1, at the House of Prayer for All People, 6 and M Streets NW, Washington, D.C. Graveside services and burial will be held to celebrate her life at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.

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Published by Daily Press from May 27 to May 30, 2004.

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Dorothy Washington-Murray

May 31, 2004

Sorry to hear of your loss.

God needed a beautiful flower for his garden; so He came and picked Elnora. She is resting in God's care now. My prayers are with your family

O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home

May 30, 2004

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