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CELESTINE FOWLER Obituary


CELESTINE MARY FOWLER (Age 93)  
On Tuesday, July 11, 2017 of Washington, DC, Celestine was called to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter. She is survived by 12 daughters; three sons; one sister; one brother; 56 grandchildren; 125 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren; four God children; as well as a host of relatives and friends. On Thursday, July 20, 2017 family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, July 21 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1244 V St., SE, Washington, DC 20020. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE, Washington, DC. Arrangements by JOHNSON FUNERAL SERVICE, P.A., White Plains, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 19, 2017.

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Lil Bits AKA La'Tarcia

July 13, 2020

I'm missing you like crazy Lil Girl, AKA Grandma.

LaTarcia Joyner

July 24, 2017

Lil Girl AKA Grandma, I thank God for allowing you to be my grandmother. You will forever be my shining star. Your Big Girl La'Tarcia

Lisa Anderson

July 20, 2017

Prayers and condolences to the Fowler Family, Ms. Theresa (Grandma), Uncle Nee for the loss of our dearest love one, "Celestine Mary Fowler"!

Aunt Celestine, may your beautiful blessed soul rest ever so peacefully with God in those blue skies above!

We love you forevermore.... Lisa, Taressa (Damion, Dayja, Damion Jr., Tayten) Young, Lucius (Kortnee, Ryenne, Luke, Reagan) Anderson, Terrin (Ashley White, London) Anderson, Trenton Anderson!

God bless all families with Peace, Love and Happiness, Amen!

THERESA SLYE

July 20, 2017

REST EASY IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD AUNTIE...FOR TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD;2 Corinthians 5 I LOVE YOU!!!

Agnes Slye

July 20, 2017

I saw my aunt on Mother's Day and it was a blessing and it was fun that I got to see her and hold her and tell her face to face that I love her very much rest auntie your remaining soldiers are standing strong

Flora Posey

July 20, 2017

RIP MRS.FOLWER

Shania Stewart

July 19, 2017

Rest In Peace Godmother Fowler. I love you and miss you. Be my guardian angel as I endure the challenges that college offers. Love your Goddaughter, Shania.

July 19, 2017

Our Prayers and Condolences are with the family and you Grandma Audrey, your faith will get you through this time. Lots of Love, Angel and Renee Hart

Daryl & Marquita Goins

July 19, 2017

Damon & Felicia
You have our deepest condolences. May God bring comfort to your family today and in the days to come.
We love you!

Merlyn Fowler

July 19, 2017

To the Fowler family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. Mrs Fowler's roles in life were many and she handled them all well, especially as a mother-in-law. Be at peace Mrs Fowler and thank you for being you.❤

Merlyn

Denise Rhones

July 19, 2017

GODMOTHER, You will be truly missed. You were my rescuer, my confidant and my heart. I'm truly broken hearted but also grateful for all you've done for me and my family. Your love was everlasting and I do love you forever and ever. You gave me a lot of wisdom, Thank You.. Keep smiling down on us all. Love Always Your GODDAUGHTER Denise

Cybil Mewborn

July 19, 2017

Blessings, prayers and strength to the entire Fowler family. A fantastic woman, mother and child of God has earned her well deserved wings. May Ma Fowler sleep in peace. Heaven definitely gained an Angel. Special luv to Ma Carolyn, Vera, Leroy and Monica

Tarnisha

July 19, 2017

Grandma I'm going to your miss you so much. Love you with all my heart. You finally got your wings. I know you will be watching over us at all time. I LOVE you i Love you

Sharon Gantt

July 19, 2017

Auntie, I will always celebrate and cherish you! I thank you for the time you shared with me and our many conversations. I will always be your "Sharann." I thank God for the nine decades that he allowed you to spread your awesome energy in this family. You are truly a Queen to be honored! Much Love and Respect!

Ann Fauntroy

July 19, 2017

My prayers and condolences are with the family! Mother has gone home to be with Lord, Husband, and Felicia
I Love ❤ you all!!!

D Savoy

July 19, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss of your dear one. May God bring comfort and hope from family and friends

Patricia Moore

July 18, 2017

With all my love to the family, I wish you Happiness in the days to come remember how she was and things your done together. With love I grieve with you.

Etta Lucas

July 18, 2017

My condolences to Audrey Watkins and family

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1244 V St., SE, Washington, DC

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1244 V St., SE, Washington, MD

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