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ELIZABETH KERR Obituary
ELIZABETH CHAPMAN KERR January 15, 1928 - June 8, 2018
Of Oakton, VA died surrounded by family in hospice care. She suffered nine years with Alzheimer's disease and died of multiple organ failure. She was the beloved wife of Geddis Keith Kerr and the devoted mother of Debra Kerr and of Keith (Jill) Kerr and grandchildren, Daria, Hannah and Liam Kerr. She was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Winifred Chapman; siblings, George Winifred, and Marjorie and granddaughter, Allison. Her brother, Russ, followed her into eternity on June 10, 2018. She is also survived by sister, Gladys (George) of Hagerstown, MD. She was caring and compassionate and loved by many other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 14 at 1 p.m. in the Oakton United Methodist Church, 2915 Chain Bridge Rd., Oakton, VA, Visitation at 12:30 p.m. in the church. Reception follows. Donations in her memory may be made to the church or The Gideons, P.O. Box 188, McLean, VA 22101 or Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 9760, Henrico, VA 23228-0760
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June 23, 2018
My condolences to the family of Ms. Kerr. May you be consoled by our comforting Creator.
N. S.
June 22, 2018
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father will comfort and strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Psalm 94:17-19. Condolences to the Kerr family.
June 22, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
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