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Lucy Nesmith Obituary



NESMITH LUCY BEATRICE NESMITH On Thursday, June 12, 2008, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland. Mrs. Nesmith was the beloved mother of four children, Lemuel Nesmith, Jr., Alvin Nesmith, Christopher Nesmith and Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow; two daughters-in-law, Delores and Natalie Nesmith; one son-in-law, David Crichlow; cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren, Telena Nesmith, Terrance Nesmith, Marcell Nesmith, Kenneth Nesmith, Jason Nesmith, Crystal Nesmith-Murillo, Charise Nesmith, David Andrew Crichlow, Jr., and Joelle Crichlow; and proud great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren, Kyrie, Mekhei, Isaiah, Jiyha, Keon, and Damar. She is also survived by four siblings, Alice, Otis, Ruth, and William Brooks; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. for the viewing and 11 a.m. for the funeral service at The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, 819 D. Street NE, Washington DC. Interment immediately following the service at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland. Services entrusted to BONNETT & ASSOCIATES, 202-269-6220.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 18, 2008.

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NINA GREEN

June 19, 2008

Dear Nesmith Family, so sorry to learn of Mrs. Nesmith's passing. We will keep your family in prayer. May the peace of Christ be with you all.

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Renee' Young

June 18, 2008

I'm sorry that I couldn't be with you all at this difficult time. However, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! With deepest sympathy. Love, Renee' Young and Family

LESLIE MOTEN

June 18, 2008

HEY WASSUP PEEP"S MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOU"LL AND "JR" KEEP YOUR HEAD UP MAN I KNOW HOW IT FILL TO LOSE A LOVE ONE,,,,,,THIS LESLIE FROM THE OLD GLENARDEN I USE TO LIVE NEXT DOOR 1516-2 ST....THE MOTEN I"LL NEVER FORGET YOU MAN GOD BLESS YOU"LL................

WENDY/JEANNIE/ROCK MADDOX/MOTEN

June 18, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

WENDY/JEANNIE/ROCK MADDOX

June 18, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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