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Gussie Brown Obituary

BROWN, GUSSIE L.

Peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2004. Beloved mother of nine, Lillian (Nita), Gertrude, Janette, Jacqueline, Annie, Curtis, Diane, Joseph and Warren; loving grandmother of 23; great-grandmother of 29; sister of Warren Card of Detroit, MI; aunt and friend. Friends may call at St. Martin's Catholic Church, 1908 N. Capitol St., NW on Thursday, July 29 from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Arrangements by JOHNSON & JENKINS FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 28, 2004.

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Gloria Better

August 25, 2004

Lillian and family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You have my deepest sympathy.

Olivia Thomas

August 13, 2004

Lillian,

Sending you my deepest condolence during this difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless.

Olivia Young Thomas

Joan Adams Kelley

August 2, 2004

My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.

Sandra Ann Johnson Mills

August 2, 2004

I hope things are going well for former class mates Class of 1956 Dunbar High School.

Drucille (Dunbar 56) Hutchinson-Stafford

July 31, 2004

Lillian, i am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Russell T. Crockett

July 30, 2004

Sincere condolences to the Brown

family in your time of grief.

Jamilah Williams

July 28, 2004

Damon--I'm truly sorry to hear about your grandmother. I pray you find peace during this time.

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