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IRIS COLMES Obituary


IRIS NAOMI COLMES  
On Saturday, October 7, 2017, IRIS N. COLMES of Capitol Heights, MD. Loving mother of Vincent Colmes (LaCurtis), Leitha Wilson (Reginald), Dennis Colmes III, Anthony Colmes (Shelley); one sister, Jacquelyn Pace; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 13 at First Baptist Church of Highland Park, 6801 Sheriff Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20785 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service 11 a.m. Interment Harmony Memorial Park Cemetery, Hyattsville, MD. Arrangements by STRICKLAND FUNERAL SERVICES.www.stricklandfuneralservices.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 11, 2017.

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October 12, 2017

Our condolence goes out to Vince & LaCurtis(MIKKI)& family or the loss o your Mother.
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October 11, 2017

My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time.-John 17:3.

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