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ANITA ALLEN Obituary
ANITA FORD ALLEN, Ed.D.
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, in Mitchellville, MD. At-Large member of the D.C. Board of Education from 1967-1970. Leaves two beloved sons, George Ferguson III and Stephen Ferguson (Romanetta); two granddaughters, Paris Morgan (Lamont) and Kelly Taylor (Kevin); six great-grandsons; brother, Claude Ford (Yolande); and numerous other devoted relatives and friends. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until funeral services (under the auspices of Metropolitan Baptist Church) at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13 at 10th St. Baptist Church, 1001 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ProLiteracy (Proliteracy.org) or a charity of the donor's choice. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Services entrusted to Jordan Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for ANITA ALLEN
March 4, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
On the Loss of A Distinguished Washingtonian
D. Cassandra Fletcher, Ph.D. & Family
February 18, 2013
Near shady wall a rose once grew,
Budded and blossomed
In God's free light,
Watered and fed by morning dew,
Shedding its sweetness day and night.
As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
Slowly rising to loftier height,
It came to a crevice in the wall
Through which there shone a beam of light.
Onward it crept with added strength
With never a thought of fear or pride,
It followed the light
Through the crevice's length
And unfolded itself on the other side.
The light, the dew, the broadening view
Were found the same
As they were before,
And it lost itself in beauties new,
Breathing its fragrance more and more.
Shall claim of death cause us to grieve,
And make our courage faint and fall?
Nay! Let us faith and hope receive –
The rose still grows beyond the wall,
Scattering fragrance far and wide
Just as it did in days of yore,
Just as it did on the other side,
Just as it will forevermore.
-- A.L. Frink
To George Ferguson, III, my former classmate and friend, and to your family, I extend our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in your bereavement, and peace in knowing that through her love, strength,courage, and wisdom, your mother changed our community and made it better.
February 15, 2013
Steve & Family,
You have my sympathy - so sorry for your loss. Hope you're doing okay otherwise.
Dora Davis Proctor (Dee)
February 14, 2013
I will keep the 1970 Jet magazine featuring you on the front cover with the article indicative of your superb talents!
Thanks also for supporting me that same year as the "First Black" Cherry Blossom Princess.
Yours in Christ,
Linda Smythe Lewis
Kim Boyd Leathers
February 13, 2013
Saddened to learn of the passing of such a giant for education. Dr. Ford's presence in Metropolitan had such a significant impact and will be sorely missed. My prayers to out to her family.
Dee & J.W. Williams
February 12, 2013
Steve & Family,
May it help in your time of sadness to know that others are thinking of you and share your sorrow.
Phil & Shirley Smith
February 12, 2013
Blessings of comfort and love...Deepest sympathies to the family...
NATHANIEL M ADAMS JR
February 12, 2013
Please accept the deepest expressions of sympathy from my family to Anita's relatives in these moments of great sorrow..
Anita was the "Valedictorian" of my Armstrong High School graduating
class in June 1941.
Thelma M. Randall
February 11, 2013
To the Family
Anita will truly be missed. She was a wonderful lady to work with and a devoted Soror. Remember her in all things proper and stylish as I will remember.
Cecile Thalley
February 11, 2013
I'm so sad to learn of Soror Allen's passing. She was such a dear friend to my mom when she was alive and has kept tabs on my family in the years since she died. My condolences to the family. I will miss her very much.
Derek Drummond
February 11, 2013
My wife and I met Miss Allen at Collington last year. She was very friendly and kind. We are shocked and sadden by her passing. We will her family in our prayers.
Celeste Felious
February 11, 2013
As a former coworker and friend, I will miss you. Enjoyed being with you during a brief visit to Charlotte. Peace and Blessings to the family.
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