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CONSTANCE ELAINE LEIGH  
Peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2012 of Forestville, MD. She is survived by three sisters, Catherine M. Chesnutt, Christine Smith (Samuel) and Vernice Vaughan (George); a brother, Eldrich H. Leigh (Patti Ann). She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua and Katie Leigh; and a brother, Joshua Leigh, Jr. Ms. Leigh will lie in state at First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, 4934 "B" St. S.E. Friday, August 31 from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Dr. Lehman D. Bates, officiating. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Boykins, VA. Arrangements by STEWART FUNERAL HOME and Engram Funeral Home, Franklin, VA. Send condolences: www.stewartfuneralhome.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 30, 2012.

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April Carswell Williams

August 31, 2012

just a word from him and she took away. Ms. Leigh will greatly be missed. A ,friend from Giant.

August 31, 2012

Vernice,
Know that you and your family are in our prayers. May you travel safely.
With sympathy,
Fred & faye

SHARON JONES

August 31, 2012

To Chris and the rest of the family I sign this with a heavy heart, Connie has been one of my closet friends for over 35 years and even through her toughest times she always maintained a reassuring attitude for others. To Connie, I will forever miss our times together, to my daughter you were Aunt Connie, now there is no more pain you fought a good fight. God knew it was time for your rest and called you home,I love you and am honered to have called you my FRIEND

To the family: Let the memories made with family and friends be a lasting legacy from someone so cherished and humble continue to keep you through this time. May God continue to remind you of his Blessings for you.

Janice Browm

August 30, 2012

Christine and family, I am so sorry to hear of Connie's passing. May God bless you during this time and the days to follow. Isaiah 61:3

Ronald Pope

August 30, 2012

It is with great sorrow to hear of the passing of Connie....May God see you all thru this great loss....Ron L. Pope (formally of Dr Dotson's Office)

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