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Ellen Ligon Obituary

LIGON ELLEN PINCKNEY LIGON On Friday, November 21, 2008. Beloved mother of Otis Ligon, Jr. (Delberia). She is also survived by two grandchildren, Greta Rockingham and Lisa R. Rivers; six great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Ligon will lie in state at Riverside Baptist Church, 9111 Oxon Hill Rd., Fort Washington, MD Saturday, November 29 from 11 a.m. until services at 12 noon. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Services by STEWART.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 28, 2008.

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JOHN & CAROL BETTS

November 28, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Bertha L Vincent Powe

November 28, 2008

Otis May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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