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GENEVA DICKENS (Age 75)  
On Sunday, October 29, 2017, Geneva Dickens of Washington, DC transitioned to eternal life. Wife of James I. Dickens and mother to Kelvin (Cynthia) and James Terrance (deceased). Grandmother to Kelvin Ravon and Kamika. Funeral will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the House of Praise, 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, viewing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., homegoing 11 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 8, 2017.

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Sherelene Thomas

November 8, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family. We loved you but God loved you best. Rest In Peace.

November 8, 2017

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Joan Ward-Peace

November 8, 2017

Rest in Peace beautiful lady...I will miss you until we meet again.

Roger & Jessie Hobbs

November 8, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Roger & Jessie Mitchell-Hobbs

November 8, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that God feel your pain. You can call to God in your distress and he answered you. (Psalms 120:1) May you trust in God at all times and pour out your heart before him. He will hear your cry for help and give you comfort.

Lynnette Avent

November 8, 2017

Rest in Peace Genva! You will missed!!

carolyn neal- wilson

November 8, 2017

Love all of you guys. Mrs' Dickens is a jewel of a woman, a godly loving lady. It was my pleasure to know you as a child into adulthood. Thank you for your smile. I'm not sure if you were a deaconess or an usher at St. Marks but I know God is saying well done thy good and faithful servant. So sorry for see this but God's will be done. You're joined with Terrance. Praying for everyone.

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