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Helen Fitzgerald-Matheson Obituary

COLUMBIA, MD - On Feb. 8, 2015, Helen passed from this life to await the coming of the Lord. Born on August 28, 1945 to the late Charles and Gertrude Fitzgerald; She leaves to cherish her memory Anthony Matheson, Jr. (Step-son), Emani Gay (niece); 3 brothers: Charles, Jr. and Lewis Fitzgerald (Lois) Lackey, VA and Lloyd Fitzgerald (Felicia) Mableton, GA; 2 sisters Dell Swinton (Pete) of Yorktown, VA and Constance Fields (Calvin) Severn, MD and Aunt Helen Green Yorktown, VA. Memorial services will be Feb. 19, at 10:00AM at Breath of Life SDA Church, 13110 Fort Washington Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744.

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 15, 2015.

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T Griffin

February 19, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Elmyrth Lockley Taliferro

February 18, 2015

To The Fitzgerald family His mercy endures forever .Love one another. God Bless

Sarah Gunn Lopez

February 17, 2015

My condolences go to Charles Fitzgerald and his family. May God continue to console your hearts during this time.

Freda&Tom Mizzell

February 17, 2015

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Fitzgerald Family! May God continue to Bless!

February 16, 2015

ours prays are with your family. the atkins family.

February 16, 2015

ours prays are with you family. the atkins family

February 15, 2015

to the fitzgerald our prays are with you all the atkinsfamily.

February 15, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Annette and Vernita Dozier

February 15, 2015

Sending our prayers to the family during this difficult time. May God be with you...

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