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Marlene Able Obituary


MARLENE ABLE  
On Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at INOVA Alexandria Hospital after an extended illness. She leaves her husband, Alexander Elliott; one brother, William Able; seven nieces; one nephew and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Harvest Assembly Baptist Church, 8012 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306 on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Minister Mary Saunders officiating. Interment in Coleman Cemetery. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home, Alexandria.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 7, 2011.

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Judy May

July 8, 2011

To the family: I pray that you will find comfort in these trouble days,we shall let the happy times take charge. I know that sometimes words may not fit but I say unto you give it to God and he shall see you through We had good time with Marlene, those we shall remember the most!

Charlene McKnight-Campbell

July 7, 2011

God brings people into your life for a reason, I'm glad I had the pleasure to know Marlene, she will be missed but never will she be forgotten.

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