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Deborah Walsh Obituary

Quietly on June 3, 2024 our treasured Debbie entered into her eternal slumber peacefully to join her beloved family ancestors. She is survived by one brother, Thomas, three sisters, Valerie, Michelle, and Mynora; a host of nieces and nephews and sorority sisters. Funeral rites will be conducted Saturday, June 22, 2024 from Union Wesley AME Zion Church, 1860 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC. Family visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Celebration of Life 1 p.m. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority will hold their Omega Rho Service at 10:30 a.m. All Sorors of Sigma Gamma Rho are welcome.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 21, 2024.

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Cee Cee

March 6, 2025

I was saddened to hear of Deborah's passing. I am just hearing of this. May she rest in eternal rest. My prayers to her family. God Bless' Cee Cee

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July 18, 2024

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July 18, 2024

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July 18, 2024

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July 18, 2024

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July 18, 2024

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July 18, 2024

Our Cultured Pearl
52 years
Deborah I.Walsh
20th National North Eastern Region Syntakti

Juanita Lucas-Braxton

June 22, 2024

My heartfelt condolences to Deborah´s family and friends. I remember Deborah as a great friend of my brother, Alfred LucasJ Jr. She was mother to my niece and a longtime friend of our family.

Karyn Spencer-Kea, Kara and Kandace Kea

June 22, 2024

In loving memory of our wonderful Soror. Debbie was truly a beacon of light that lovingly bestowed us with so much wisdom, guidance and insight. She will live in our hearts forever.

Jenifer Rayford-Johnson and Andrew K. Grizzle

June 21, 2024

It is with a heavy heart, we send our deepest condolences in the passing of our beloved Debbie. She was a sister, best friend, organizer, and overall beautiful soul. She was a great leader, and organizer. May God bless and comfort her loved ones. Rest in Peace, our beautiful Sister, and Soror until we see you again.

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22

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Union Wesley AME Zion Church

1860 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC

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22

Service

10:30 a.m.

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22

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Union Wesley AME Zion Church

1860 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC

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