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Barbara Milstead Obituary
BARBARA LEE SPITTLE MILSTEAD
Passed away Friday, February 18, 2011. She was born on May 28, 1925 in Washington, DC. She was the widow of her high school sweetheart, Emmett D. Milstead, Jr., a Navy veteran of World War II, whom she married in 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Lillian, and brother, Barry. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Simek of Omaha, and her daughters, Linda Miller and Jill Abell. Loving grandmother to Janet, Randy, Courtney, Danny, Allison, and Andrew. Beloved great-grandmother "G.G." to Brett, Kayla, Jordan Brady, Riley, Blair, Emma, Brooke, Brice, Kyle, Connor and Kaiden. Attended McKinley Tech and was a member of the "Techites" sorority. Enjoyed spending time in her Garden Club, volunteering at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, and loved to travel. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Collins Funeral Home 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring. Wednesday there will be a viewing at Collins Funeral Home from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a noon burial at Gate of Heaven on Georgia Ave.
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jill abell
February 27, 2011
Thank you for all the kind words. I am having a really hard time. I miss her so much.
February 23, 2011
Linda and Jill, so sorry for yur loss. I have many happy memories of your mom while a waiting at hour house for my father to pick me up.
Judy Scarano White
Michael DeVaughn
February 22, 2011
I have many happy memories of the Milsteads and the Zeta Epsilon crew.I am so sorry for your loss.
Cathie Brumbaugh Duncan
February 21, 2011
I have many fond memories of our trips to Ocean City and in more recent years, our lunch gatherings with Barbara and other friends from Brooke Manor. May you find peace in all the wonderful memories.
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Marianne Clark
February 21, 2011
May God's love make your grief bearable.
Love, Marianne Clark.
Sheila Spittle
February 21, 2011
Love and Prayers to you all for strength, guidance and support ! There is peace in my heart knowing Aunt Barb is with The Father and there is comfort knowing of HER FAITH ! God Bless you all !
Michael Jarman
February 21, 2011
Rest in peace Aunt Barbara. I love you.
Sue & Mike Rudasill
February 21, 2011
Although we can't be with you while you remember our dear Aunt, you're in our thoughts from afar. You continue to be in our prayers as always.
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