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Katharine TRUITT Obituary

Katharine L. Truitt Age 89, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Newark passed away on Saturday January 17, 2004. Her husband Fletcher C. Truitt, Sr. died in 1987. Katharine is survived by 3 children, Fletcher C. Truitt, Jr. with whom she lived, Richard A. Truitt and Judy Miller both of Elkton, MD; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David K. Truitt; grandson, Richard A. Truitt, Jr.; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday January 21, 2004 at 11 am at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road where friends may call after 10 am. Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park.

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Published by The News Journal on Jan. 19, 2004.

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