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Claryce Holmes Nelson

01/10/2030 - 11/04/2025

Claryce Holmes Nelson obituary, 01/10/2030-11/04/2025, Washington, DC

BORN

01/10/2030

DIED

11/04/2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Nov. 20, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Redeemer, Presbyterian

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Claryce Nelson Obituary

Transitioned on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen E. Nelson. She is survived by her daughter, Vida Angela Nelson Cook (Ur Aua Hehimetu Ra Enkamit); seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister-in-law, Ruby O. Nelson; nieces nephews, cousins, sorority sisters, and friends. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 20, at Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian 1423 Girard St., NE. Viewing at 9:30 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. Interment Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements by McGuire.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 17, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Claryce Nelson

Nov

20

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Redeemer, Presbyterian

1423 Girard Street N.E., Washington, DC 20017

Nov

20

Service

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Redeemer, Presbyterian

1423 Girard Street N.E., Washington, DC 20017

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