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EMILY McLAUGHLIN Obituary


EMILY P. McLAUGHLIN  
Emily Mae (Powell) McLaughlin, 85, widow of James Ferguson McLaughlin of Ralphine, Virginia, and formerly of Rockville, Maryland, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015, in Augusta Health, Fishersville, VA. Mrs. McLaughlin was born on July 18, 1929, in Bethesda, MD, a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Parks) Powell. Emily volunteered at the Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD for many years. She was a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother.In addition to her parents and husband, Emily was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Powell; and two sisters, Gladys Federline and Hallie Henley. Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by two sons, Gary L. McLaughlin and wife Kathy of Gaithersburg, MD, and Glenn Powell McLaughlin of Palmyra, MO; a daughter, Gail M. Wolcott and husband Bernie of Raphine, VA with whom she made her home; a sister, Jean Smith of Sarasota, FL; six grandchildren, Steve Wolcott, Leslie Hagerty, Jennifer McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin, James McLaughlin, and Angel McLaughlin; six great-grandchildren; two-great-great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews all of which she loved and cherished. A Celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2015, in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by Pastors Ronnie Harris and Steve Wolcott. The family will receive friends following the service.A Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD, by Pastor Steve Wolcott. It is suggesting those desiring make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Richmond, Virginia 23060. Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, VA is in charge of her arrangements.Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 11, 2015.

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American Heart Association

January 12, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Maryanne Cunberland

January 11, 2015

Dear Gail and family. I'm sorry to hear of Emily's passing. I'm glad she was able to be in VA with her family. I have fond memories of your Mom's smiling face and all our times together when we were all growing up. She was a happy part of my childhood. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I'm going to do my best to get there on Tuesday.... love you <3

My sweetheart

Biff Henley

January 11, 2015

My heart is broken but my memories are lasting

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