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CAROLYN TRAVERS Obituary


  
CAROLYN GARRETT TRAVERS (Age 66)  
Of Reston, VA on June 24, 2014 in Fairfax, VA. Carolyn is survived by her daughter Alison Travers of Richmond, VA, son-in-law Tim Lake, and grandson Callum Lake, both of Raleigh, NC. In 2011, Carolyn retired after 37 years of service with the DEA. Since retirement, she has enjoyed spending time with friends and family, taking yoga and water color classes and volunteering. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday June 25, 2014 and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday June 26, 2014 at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden St., Herndon, VA where services will be held on Friday June 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD. 21297-0303. On-line condolences may be made at www.adamsgreen.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2014.

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kim spencer

July 1, 2014

Allison,
Your mom was a jewel and I will cherish all the memories I have of her...May God strengthen and keep you and your family during this difficult time.......

Viola E. Moore

June 29, 2014

Dear Alison,Tim & Callum:

I am so sad to hear of the loss of your
mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.
Carolyn was my very dear friend, and I
have had her in my prayers since learn-
ing of her illness. My sincere sympathy to you and I pray that God be with you and Bless you at this time of grief and sorrow.

June 26, 2014

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

Winnie Yonkers and Pamela Yonkers Thorn

June 25, 2014

Alison and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
May God Bless and wrap his arms of comfort around you all.

Janet Collins

June 25, 2014

Our family is deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep Carolyn, and all of you, in our prayers.

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