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Deborah Dickens Obituary
DICKENS DEBORAH SEABRON DICKENS Passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Providence Hospital after a year long battle with cancer. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Preceded in death by her parents William M. and Nevada Seabron; her husband Nathaniel Dickens and her nephew Hasani Seabron. Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted siblings Dr. Stephen M. Seabron (Jacqueline) and Carolyn Seabron Wilkins (Eric); nieces and nephews Ari, Eva and Dr. Bradley Wilkins, and Nailah and Hadiya Seabron; great-nephew Jonathan, great-niece Amira; cousin Siatara Maabaka; her companion Calvin Owens and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 5301 North Capitol Street NE on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7 p.m. and again on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements by McGUIRE.
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Lisa Ramadass
November 15, 2009
To Deborah's family: I share your sorrow in the loss of Deborah. I have many memories of working with her at HUD. Deborah and I worked closely together in implementing the Fair Housing Assistance Program and the Community Housing Resource Board program. Funding for fair housing was new and we worked together to ensure that it was properly implemented. We spent many months working 60+ hour weeks. For a brief period, I also housed her niece when they needed a breathing spell.
I will remember Deborah as a tireless worker for civil rights, a community activist,a friend and a woman of valor.
Griselda Clemons
November 5, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I was unaware of Debbie's illness therefore unprepared for the news of her passing. She was a good friend and a very wise woman. I met Debbie through a mutual friend, Mary George, before discovering we were sorors. She helped me to understand my daughter better. She and Nat also helped tell my story of living with the early effects of Post-Polio via an interview that later aired on public television. Yes, Debbie will be missed but the memories will remain.
Alex Hemphill
November 5, 2009
Steve,
My prayers are with you during this time of mourning for the passing of your sister Debbie. I can remember her at your family gatherings as a polite, reserved and proud woman as measured by her soft voice and manner.
Celestial tears of joy mark her passing.
Lauretta Dixon
November 4, 2009
I worked with Deborah at HUD. She had such a quiet sweet and graceful spirit. She was the kind of person who cared about people's feelings and used wisdom in her conversations; because of that, she will not be forgotten. I think she will be quoted many times in the years to come. Family, take comfort in the fact that she ran her race well and has gone to rest in heaven where Jesus has prepared a place for her.
Karen Sebro
November 4, 2009
Steve and Jacqui, we are so sorry for your loss.
Karen Sebro, Joseph and Kaela McDowald
Kathy McLean
November 4, 2009
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Deborah. My family will keep your family in our prayers.
November 3, 2009
I have very fond remembrances from my years at HUD. Deborah was among the first I came to know as as strong, intelligent, self-confident and beautiful nubian Sister. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in the promise that the Lord will be with you always -- for earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Peace - Rev. Anita J. Gould
Angela Benson
November 3, 2009
Deborah was a kind and pleasant person to me at HUD. My prayer for her family and love ones is “may they receive the peace of God that surpasses all their understanding and may that peace guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”. (Phil 4:7)
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