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AMY WILKERSON "Alice"  
Departed this life Sunday, April 6, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory five daughters, Sarah Adams, Diane Cunningham, Deborah Colbert, Denise Brown and Kathy Adams; goddaughter, Teresa Mitchell; adopted son, Alfred "Bones" Perry; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Kate Austin. Viewing will be held Thursday, April 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. service to follow at 11 a.m. at Ward Memorial AME Church, 241 42nd St., NE. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. 

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 16, 2014.

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Eunice Summers

April 20, 2014

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

The Summers Family
Ward Memorial AME Church

Andrea Morgan

April 17, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family ...May God be with your family doing this difficult time ..

April 17, 2014

To The Wilkerson Family
May God Bless You and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ms Shirley,Cheryl and Rashida

Rita Williams

April 17, 2014

Mama has her wings now so when we need her just raise your hands

Geraldine Best & Bettie Best-Brown

April 16, 2014

We will keep you and your family in our prayers during the time of the loss of your mother, grandmother, etc.

April 16, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.

Frenzell Maynor-Alexander

April 16, 2014

To the Wilkerson Family: The love and support of a mother can never be replaced, but we hope you find some strength, in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

LaTonya and Michael Lucas

April 16, 2014

Dear family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LaVonia Cogdell

April 16, 2014

Denise, Isha & Family
May you find comfort in the cherished memories as well as knowing that Ms. Amy is resting in God's arms now. My prayers are with you.

Patricia Murray, NOAA

April 16, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Marcia Benson

April 16, 2014

Dear Family and Friends,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

It was a pleasure to be in "Grandma's" presence, whenever she visited the hair salon, and her wittiness was like no other.

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