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HORTENSIA DRIGGUS
On Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Washington Adventist Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a teacher for D.C. Public Schools until her illness in 2010. She is survived by her husband Harry Ralph Driggus; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. at J. B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc., 7474 Landover Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20785. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. www.jbjfh.com
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for HORTENSIA DRIGGUS
Pat
November 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss. May the family find comfort in the words written at Jeramiah 29:11,12.
November 19, 2013
Helen,
Let God comfort you and your family in the transitioning of your sister, Hortensia. Henry and I will continue to pray for you. Always remember the good times with Hortensia and the memories will comfort you.
Hold on to the sweet memories, Brenda & Henry Smith
Annie Hicks Henderson, Teddy Hicks
November 19, 2013
Helen,
Our prayer are with you and your family. God wil take care of you and your family.
November 19, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of the lost of your dear love one, may God Comfort you and sustain you during this difficult time.
Shirley Howerton-Barrow
November 18, 2013
Shirley and Family
May it comfort you to know that your friends in Virginia are praying for you and yours, that you may find Peace in the midst of your storm. We love you and will always be here for you and your family.
Friend and Classmate
David Hardrick
November 18, 2013
My Prayers are with the family. I will always have fond memories of Hortensia. My the Lord keep you and the family lifted during these trying times.
Joyce Shepherd
November 18, 2013
Helen, Shirley, and Sandra you all have our sincerest condolences and sympathy in the passing of Hortensia. Growing up around each other gave us a friendship that will never be forgotten and always cherished. Stay strong in the LORD and HE will deliver you. Love and Peace to all of you. Joyce H. Shepherd, Shirley H. Barrow, Dorothy H. Williams and Evelyn H. Howerton.
Helen R. LaMar
November 18, 2013
My Dear Friends Helen, Sandra, Shirley, and Ralph,My prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jackie Dinkins
November 18, 2013
My prayers and love are extended to you and your family. Memories are truly a blessing and I know that you share a lot of blessed memories of the times spent with your sister. Please know that my family shares your sorrow but we know that God makes no mistakes for weeping may endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning. Much love,
Jackie James Dinkins and Family
Glenn Lewis
November 18, 2013
HELEN, My sincere sympathy for the lost of your
sister. I know how differcult things can be for you at this time. Our prayers are with you as you try fill the hole left by the loss of a loved one.
Rosa Martin-DuPree
November 18, 2013
My Dearest Helen,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the lost of your sister from my family to yours.
Paul and Magaline Macklin
November 18, 2013
Helen,
In times like these, it's comforting to know that your friends and classmates are just a phone call away. But the best comforting thought is knowing that God will give you the strength, peace and power that you need to weather this storm. Our condolemces to you and your family.
Saundra Washington Glen
November 17, 2013
My sincerest prayers are with the family as you mourn the transitioning of your sister and family member. May God grant you a peace that surpasses all understanding. (Classmate of sister Helen)
Helen Ricks
November 17, 2013
Love always - see you on the other side.
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