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DORCAS MASON DAVIS (Age 98)  
On Friday, February 16, 2018, of Washington, DC., wife of the late Charles Davis, loving father of Phyllis Davis Steed (deceased), one brother, Robert Mason (Betty) of Raeford, NC, special nieces, Edith Steward of Washington, DC and Charlene Williams of Prince Georges County, MD, and a host of nieces, nephews and Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church family. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, 1112 N St. NW Washington, DC 20005, viewing from 10 a.m. untIl service time at 11 a.m. Interment: Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD 

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 25, 2018.

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Sabrina

August 4, 2025

This sS my grandmother I miss her very much RIP FROM YOUR HRAND DAUGHTER

February 26, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
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