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ETHELWYN WILLIS Obituary
ETHELWYN PREE CAPLES WILLIS (Age 95)
Of Silver Spring, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Douglas Willis and the late Vernard L. Caples, Sr.; mother of Jacquelyn C. (James) McFadden and Rev. Vernard L. (Maggie) Caples; step-mother of Daniel J. (Sally) Willis and Paula T. Willis; sister of the late Riddick H. Pree, Jr. Also survived by five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Relatives and friends may call at Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer''s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Jim Connor
April 3, 2024
I worked with Mrs Caples at Langley AFB. I think of her often, she was a wonderful lady.
Jim Connor
Cousin Blanche Foster
December 29, 2015
May the warmth of Ethelwyn's lovely smile, tranquility of her eyes, her little whimsical habits and sage advice be well recalled for many years passed on to family and friendsespecially the youth; for out of your memories will spring forth her gifts: wisdom, love and joy.
December 28, 2015
So, sorry for the loss of your dear love one, may all the family find comfort in the promise of God at Issiah 25:8 Cm. Wi
December 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, may God be with you all during this difficult time.
Sherlock Bruce
December 26, 2015
I extend my sincere condolences to the Willis family in the loss of your Mother. Earth has no sorry that Heaven can not heal.
December 26, 2015
Mrs.Willis was blessed with longevity and lived to a ripe old age.
I know She will truly be missed my family and friends, May Our
Heavenly Father grant Her To live in His Righteous Kingdom.
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