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Bertha McMurdock Obituary

McMURDOCK, BERTHA J. (Age 102)

On Friday, April 21, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert C. McMurdock, Sr.; loving mother of Dr. Robert C. McMurdock, Jr. and Helen McMurdock Dodson; beloved grandmother of Dr. Linda M. McMurdock, Mark C. McMurdock, Esq., David C. McMurdock, Lori J. Dodson, Norris A. "Daryn" Dodson, IV and Carlyn E. Dodson. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, a devoted son-in-law, Norris A. Dodson, III; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends and hold a service in Celebration of her Life beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 4 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15 & P Sts., N.W. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Arrangements by McGUIRE.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 30, 2006.

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Lori

June 26, 2025

May God Bless America!

Lori

June 26, 2025

We love her and Daddy Doc and miss them so very much. We thank God for their warm spirits and await their return.xoxoxo

Bettie Brooks Cole

May 24, 2006

Ms. McMurdock was my sixth grade Principal in 1955 at Merritt ES. I will always remember this fine Lady walking into a classroom or across the playground. Some of what she displayed to the children in that day still remains with me today. May you all find some comfort in knowing that she still lives on in some of her students. God Bless.

Nate & Grace Speights

May 4, 2006

Helen & Nardy Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. With deepest sympathy,

Kitty, David Dodson

April 30, 2006

We will always remember Momma Mac for her warmth, caring, and hospitality.



With love, Kitty and David Dodson

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