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EDITH GESSFORD Obituary
EDITH KELLY GESSFORD (Age 91)
On Monday, October 15, 2012 of Locust Grove, VA, formerly of Silver Spring. Beloved wife of the late Stuart R. Gessford; mother of Linda Jenkins (Stanley), Phyllis Sylvester (Stephen), Faye Gessford (Gary Moreland) and Janet Buhler (Philip); grandmother of Philip Buhler V, Lauren Sylvester, Kelly Buhler, Gary Moreland and Amy Moreland. Funeral Service at St. Paul's Rock Creek Episcopal Parish, Rock Creek Church Rd & Webster St, NW, Washington, DC, on Friday, October 19 at 12 noon. Interment to follow Rock Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109 or Orange County Animal Shelter, 11362 Porter Rd.-Route 625, Orange, VA 22960.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Betty Sparkman
October 20, 2012
I was sad to hear of Edie's passing. Her joy and creativity are an inspiration to me. The funeral was beautiful, so befitting of a beautiful lady.
October 18, 2012
Praying that our Lord will enfold your family as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother who is in His loving arms, filling you with His peace and comfort. Trusting that God will soon fill the empty place in your hearts with the many warm, wonderful memories you have of times shared with her. She was a beautiful lady and miss her in the bell choir. In caring love, Joyce Haring
Mona
October 18, 2012
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one. During this most difficult time, trying to find comfort can be very hard. Please know that God cares for you, and He will give you the peace needed to endure.(Phillipians 4:6,7)
Linda Rupard
October 17, 2012
I will truly miss Edie in many ways, mostly for her musical talents and especially in the LOW Jubilates Bell Choir. She was a great bell ringer for many years and will be missed at Lake of the Woods. My condolences to her daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren. May you find comfort in knowing she is in a better place.
Linda Rupard
October 17, 2012
I will truly miss Edie; she was an inspiration to me in many ways, most importantly in her love of music. She was a great bell ringer in the LOW Jubilates Bell Choir for many years and her talents will be missed. My condolences to her children and grandchildren. Take comfort that she is in a better place.
Mimi Doan
October 17, 2012
I've enjoyed Edie's joy of living and appreciation of all things and I will miss her knowledge of music and bells.
May God be with her now and with her family. My deepest sympathy,
Mimi Doan
Candy Geigle Kramer
October 17, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of you dear Mother. Edie was truly a kind, gentile woman...so many accomplishments...a wealth of hopes and dreams fulfilled...days and days well lived and now a legacy to celebrate.
May your Mother rest in peace back in the arms of her beloved Stu.
May the loving memories of the gem that was your dear Mother ,encourage all who knew and loved her.
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand during this time.
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