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1941

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2020

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2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Delores Washington Obituary

Delores L. Washington was born January 20, 1941 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to the late Samuel and Viola Johnson Sr. She was a registered Nurse for Wildwood Nursing Home where she loved caring for her patients and their family. On Wednesday December 30, 2020 Delores answer her called from the Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband James Washington; parents Samuel and Viola Johnson Sr.; sisters Darlene Smith, and Donna Thomas and brother Samuel Johnson Jr. She leaves to cherish her fond memories four loving children William C. Johnson, Herbert Wallace, Yolanda Hayden and Kristie Sanders; sisters Roberta Sanders, Norma Lobdell and Connie Johnson; 16 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday, January 9, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 2:00 p.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Apostle J. Blakely officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Tommy & Vanya Bankhead

January 9, 2021

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. To Wallace & the entire family, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Remember the wonderful memories of your dear mom to get you through your toughest days.

Lovingly Submitted,
The Bankhead Family

Lucinda Lay and Vanessa McCorker

January 8, 2021

Well she was my friend and I had a great deal of respect for her. I lost contact but never my desire to find her. May she rest in peace and love again. Lucinda Lay and Vanessa McCorker.

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