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Jessie Kelsey Obituary

Mother Jessie L. Kelsey passed peacefully on August 21, 2025. A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, community activist, and faithful servant of God. Homegoing Celebration Saturday, September 6, 2025 at New Samaritan Baptist Church, 1100 Florida Ave., NE. Visitation 9:30 a.m.; Service 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Streaming: www.newsamaritan.org

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Published by The Washington Post from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2025.

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Geraldine Evans

Yesterday

My eyes fill with tears on learning of Mrs. Kelsey's passing. I love her because she introduced me to my husband. Glenn has gone to be with the Lord also. I have lost two of the most beloved of my life. I don't know about tomorrow. I just live from day to day. I don't borrow from His sunshine because His skies might turn to gray. Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand. But I know who holds tomorrow. And I know who holds my hand. I'll meet you and greet you again, Mrs. Kelsey, when I arrive in Heaven, that city so bright and fair. I am on my way. Til we meet again. Geraldine

Bob Lumpkin

September 11, 2025

To Sister Sedalia Nelson and family. I am.so sorry for your loss of your family member, and know that my prayers remain with all of you in your grief and sorry.

Trust God to move you though this period and give you co.fort in the day's to come.

My Deepest Sympathy,
Bob Lumpkin

Rikard Family (Ascot Pl)

September 10, 2025

Our deepest sympathies. Wishing the family peace and comfort.

Hope

September 6, 2025

Sincere condolences! Your mom definitely was a stalwart! May she sleep in peace. God bless you all.
Hope n family

Yvette Knox

September 6, 2025

My condolences to my second family. Praying for each of you. Love you .

Sheila Brooks-Bragg

September 6, 2025

The chain is broken again. One of the Golden Girls have left us to be with
the Lord, Lady Jessie Lee Kelsey. Senior Saints want to thank the Kelsey Family
for sharing her with us. She truly will be missed!!!!

Bessie Crosson

September 5, 2025

Jessie & I were neighborhood parents while our children were in elementery school enjoyed all the activities as the children created events. I hope fond memories of her life bring peace to all. My sincere sympathy to all.

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Jon and Sue

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Kiwana Banks Jeter

September 4, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Pastor Marion O. Bennett

September 4, 2025

From the family of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Lugoff, South Carolina we extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the Kelsey Family in the passing of your dear loved one. God´s love heals grief.

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6

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

New Samaritan Baptist Church

1100 Florida Ave., NE, Washington, DC

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6

Service

11:00 a.m.

New Samaritan Baptist Church

1100 Florida Ave., NE, Washington, DC

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