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ETTA FRANCES YOUNG (Age 92)
Departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by family, in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She was a native of Southhampton County, VA. She came to Washington, DC in 1947, where she met and married the late John R. Young, Sr. and settled in the Woodridge neighborhood. Before her retirement, she worked as a nursing assistant at Washington Hospital Center and Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital. The beloved mother leaves six children, Diane Merchant of Silver Spring, MD, Janet Taylor of Gaithersburg, MD, Tanya Brown of Suitland, MD, Leah Latimer of Mitchellville, MD, John R. Young, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, MD and Donna Whaley of Bowie, MD; sisters, Dollye Herndon of Glen Burnie, MD and Edna Mae Harrison of Richmond, VA; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, three sons-in-law and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Private interment April 2 at Harmony Memorial Park. Arrangements by CAPITOL MORTUARY.
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Eric S Davis
April 18, 2020
Dear Leah, John and Felicia,
May the good Lord continue to hold you in the palm of his hand. You and your families will remain in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. God bless...
Jamie Rennert
April 7, 2020
Felicia, John, and Family: On behalf of RPD/FRA, I offer you condolences on the loss of your beloved. We are thinking about you and sending you our support in these most challenging of times.
Anita Lambert
April 3, 2020
Love you family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We are here to support you in any way. Peace and Blessings.
The Lamberts
Moshe Adams
April 2, 2020
My condolences to the Young family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Paul Nissenbaum
April 2, 2020
Felicia and Family-
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul
Andrew Peternith
April 2, 2020
We're very sorry for your loss.
Monique Evans
April 2, 2020
Felicia,
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother-in-law. We hope you will find peace and comfort in each other while celebrating her life and grieving her loss.
Leonard and Monique Evans
Rebecca Reyes-Alicea
April 2, 2020
I am keeping you and your family in my prayers, Felicia. All my best.
Michelle Early
April 2, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mike Longley
April 2, 2020
Felicia and Family - I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you all!
Tim & Vivian Merchant
April 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim Merchant
April 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
V M
April 1, 2020
To the Young family,
May the God of all comfort be with you as a source of comfort and strength.
Sheila Clark-Coleman
April 1, 2020
You are in prayers. May God comfort you and may you cherish the memories.
Diane Young Merchant
April 1, 2020
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Momma, your light will live on in our hearts, always.
Marcia Davis
April 1, 2020
Leah and her family: My love goes out to you, Leah, and your family. Without her, there would have been no you. Your mother was a gift to the world, which means you are too. All the best to you and your family. Love you!
Michael Latimer
April 1, 2020
My prayers are with you.
Michael Latimer
Michael & Faith Whaley
April 1, 2020
We are thinking of you and your family. We are Praying for strength. Love
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