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Doris Mae Peterson

01/23/1936 - 01/30/2026

Doris Mae Peterson obituary, 01/23/1936-01/30/2026, Washington, DC

BORN

01/23/1936

DIED

01/30/2026

FUNERAL HOME

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.

7400 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, District of Columbia

Doris Peterson Obituary

Doris Mae Peterson, age 90, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2026. Doris leaves to cherish her memory, her four children, Gordon, Darlene, Theresa, and Felicia, along with their spouses; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Viewing, 10 a.m. until time of funeral services, 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2026, at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20012 Interment Washington National Cemetery, Suitland, MD 20746

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Allen Chapel AME

2498 Alabama Ave SE, DC 20020

Feb

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Allen Chapel AME

2498 Alabama Ave SE, DC 20020

Funeral services provided by:

McGuire Funeral Service, Inc.

7400 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012

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