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MARY COLBERT Obituary


Mary Edna (Proctor) Colbert  "Edna" (Age 89)  
Passed peacefully on May 3, 2019, at her home in Washington, DC after a brief illness. Born on February 14, 1930 to Elizabeth D. (Harley) and Robert L. Proctor. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years William Albert Colbert, Jr., five sisters and three brothers. Beloved mother of Jacqueline, Reginald (Joanne), Everett, Joyce Colbert Elliott, Sharon, Carlton and Derrick (Kecia). Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, two brothers, Leo (Lottie) Proctor and Maurice (Barbara) Proctor, brother-in-law, Joseph Campbell and sister-in-law, Shirley Proctor. A special devoted friend Thomas Watkins and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Colbert will lie in state on May 14, 2019, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 4925 East Capital St. SE, Washington, DC from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Interment will be May 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Quantico National Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted to Adams Funeral Home, 20605 Aquasco Rd. Aquasco, MD 20608 www.Adamsfuneralhomemd.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from May 11 to May 12, 2019.

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May 14, 2019

With our deepest sympathy. May the Lord bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

The Cody Family (#191)

Renita Clayton Smith

May 13, 2019

The Colberts have my deepest sympathy for a great loss of Mother Colbert. She will be missed.

Marqwetta Williams

May 13, 2019

We are deeply saddened by the news of Mrs. Colbert's passing. She will truly be missed by her neighbors. With heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends. Ellis-Williams Family

Faye Lyles

May 11, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful lady. I remember sitting on my front steps watching you and your family walk pass going to St. Luke or over to your family's homestead. I will always remember you for your kindness and sweet face.

N. S.

May 11, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mary Colbert. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19

May 11, 2019

My deepest Sympathy to the Colbert family.

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May

14

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Luke's Catholic Church

4925 East Capital St. SE, Washington, DC

May

14

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Luke's Catholic Church

4925 East Capital St. SE, Washington, DC

May

16

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Quantico National Cemetery

DC

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Adams Funeral Home, P.A.

20605 Aquasco Road, Aquasco, MD 20608

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