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Barbara Bush Obituary

October 6, 1938 - September 12, 2025
Transitioned peacefully at her home in Mitchellville, MD on Friday, September 12, 2025. She is survived by a devoted daughter, Tanya; son, Kevin; a loyal granddaughter, Kia; three sisters, Norma, Brenda and Yvonne; and host of other relatives and special friends. Predeceased by husbands Norman Bush and James Douglas. Viewing Wednesday, September 24 from 5 to 7 p.m., prayers at 5:15 p.m., at Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home, 4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., NE, Washington, DC. Graveside service Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1300 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Washington, DC.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 22, 2025.

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24

Viewing

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home

4927 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave, DC

Sep

25

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Mount Olivet Cemetery

1300 Bladensburg Rd, DC

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Henry S. Washington & Sons Funeral Home - Washington

4925 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20019

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