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Fern Irene Callender

1943 - 2025

Fern Irene Callender obituary, 1943-2025, Washington, DC

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

Fern Callender Obituary

On April 2, 2025, Fern Irene Callender (née Marshall) of Silver Spring, MD, passed away at the age of 81. Born on July 15, 1943, at Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, DC, she was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and served as a nurse and operating room technician at Freedmen's Hospital and Howard University Hospital.
Fern was the beloved wife of Dr. Clive O. Callender for 56 years; loving mother of Joseph (Monica), Ealena, and Arianne Callender (Kathleen Overr); devoted grandmother of Caleb and Zachary Callender; cherished sister of Brenda, George, Donna, and Suzanne, as well as Jacqueline, Patricia and Pamela who welcomed her home with open arms, and was dear to many other relatives and friends. She will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and her lifelong devotion to family and community.
Service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 926 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, Wake 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 20, 2025.

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Betty Scott

April 25, 2025

To our dear childhood friend, Fern Marshall Callender. We just had a beautiful visit at the 80th birthday celebration of our friend, Kathleen Simms Mosley in Northampton, Mass in September 2025.
Peace be with us, always.
Betty Scott and Kathleen Simms Mosley

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John Samuel I. (Elsie) Just-Buddy

April 24, 2025

Our dear Fern Marshall Callender has gone on to eternal rest. Her journey here on earth is over. Her plentiful works in the vineyards are complete. She has now transitioned to a place where there is no more suffering, no more pain, no more sorrow, but a place where joy and gladness abides. Her faithfully departed ancestors are there and she has been gathered up to be with her people.

Condolences and we affirm that a loving GOD through Christ Jesus will sustain Dr. Callender and her family as they navigate through this dark storm in their lives knowing that the sun will shine in the morning.

Requiescat In Peace Fern.

John Samuel I. (Elsie) Just-Buddy
Roosevelt High School, Class of 1961

Ella M Williams

April 22, 2025

Sincere condolences to Dr Callender and family in the loss of their wife and mother respectively. I'm sure this is a profound loss to this family. May God embrace each with His strength and the fortitude to move day by day. God be with you.

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Apr

25

Wake

10:00 a.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church

926 11th St. NW, Washington, DC

Apr

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church

926 11th St. NW, Washington, DC

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