ELEANOR HILL VALENTINE (Age 108)
Left this life on February 8, 2017 at her longtime home at the Residence of Thomas Circle. Born in Manassas, VA in 1908, she was the eldest child of Leslie Pinckney Hill and Jane Clark Hill, Eleanor grew up on the campus of Cheyney College, where her father was President, with her five sisters, Hermione (Logan), Natalie (Nelson), Elaine (Snowden), Mary (Tucker) and Emily. She was preceded in death by all of her sisters, except Mary. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford Valentine. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Eleanor was a lifelong learner and author of thousands of poems. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Mrs. Valentine will be buried in a private service at Fort Lincoln Cemetery on February 25.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 22, 2017.

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February 16, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11

Frank Snowden

February 15, 2017

Aunt Eleanor was my mother's oldest sister, the oldest of six sisters. She overcame many trials and obstacles to live such a long life of 108 years! Not only was she extremely intelligent, she also had a great sense of humor. Thanks to all who took such good care of her in her declining years.
Frank Snowden

Fort Lincoln Funeral Home Staff

February 13, 2017

The Staff of Fort Lincoln Funeral Home wishes to express to you, your family and friends, our sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. Please know those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one's gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they'll live on in the heart. (Mary Ramish)

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