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Clara Gorham Obituary
On Tuesday, January 27, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Wilbur Gorham. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Gorham James, Janice Gorham Buchanan, Kathryn Gorham Cate and Virginia Gorham Eaton; sons, Earnest Wilbur Gorham Jr. and Robert William Gorham; 12 grandchildren, Benjamin, Jonathan, Timothy and Jennifer Buchanan, Brandon, Mara, Audrey, Mackenzie and David Cate, John Eaton and Samuel and Sarah Elizabeth Gorham; six sisters and three brothers. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 2 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the EVERLY-WHEATLEY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 3815 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA 22305. Interment Ivy Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's School or Hospice of Northern Virginia, 9300 Lee Hwy., Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clara Gorham
6 Entries
Valerie Moore Brown
February 2, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gorham family. My grandfather was Carlton Gorham, Wilbur's brother. My heart is saddened and I send God's blessings.
Millard and Dee Ratcliff
February 1, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dean & Ruth Eversmeyer
February 1, 2004
Our prayers are with you Kathy and your family..
Libby Lovering
January 31, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May peace be with you.
Norris and Agness Chamberlain
January 31, 2004
Our love and sympathy are with you. May you be given comfort and strength during this time in the loss of your loved one.
Jean Evans
January 31, 2004
Earnie, Sarah, Sam, Sarah Elizabeth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as well as all of Earnie's family, at this time. We love you.
Mark, Jean, Kathryn, Kimberly
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