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Mary Surles Obituary
On Thursday, February 23, 2006, MARY L. SURLES of Oxon Hill, MD. Loving wife of Richard Surles; and mother of Lisa M. Hicks. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 28, 2006, at Temple of Praise, 885 Barnaby Street, S.E., Washington, DC, for viewing from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Elder George Woodal, officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. Arrangements by STRICKLAND FUNERAL SERVICES.
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for Mary Surles
Ron and Mary Swilley
March 6, 2006
Our hearts goes out to you and your family. You are in our prayers and we are here if you need us.
Noel Negretti
March 5, 2006
I am so sorry to hear that Mary has left us so soon. She and I worked together for more than 5 years, and I really knew her to be a good friend and colleague. I am sorry that she did not get more time to enjoy her retirement. My sincerest sympathies for her family.
Noel.
Kathy Summers
March 1, 2006
Lisa & Family, I was sadden to hear the passing of your mother, wife, and grandmother. It's hard to cope when a loved one is no longer here on earth physically, but remember she is here with you all spiritually. She is home with the Lord now & looking over you all. May GOD bless you all during this time.
Love The Day & Summers Family
JOSE @ YVONNE LAWRENCE
February 28, 2006
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's world, and in the warmth of happy memories. With the passing of time, may the spirit of acceptance and inner peace enfold you.
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Andrew Wilbanks
February 28, 2006
Rest good and faithful servant. For the family: May the Lord bless you and give you peace.
Andrew & Karen Wilbanks
Sharon Drumming
February 28, 2006
Lisa: Sorry for your loss. I hope you and your father and family know that I love you and will always be here for you.
Aunt Sharon
Angela Dawkins
February 28, 2006
To Mary's family:
I worked with Mary for many years. She always shared a smile and a pleasant thought for the day. As someone else has mentioned in the guest book, she beamed when she spoke about her family. She often talked about her daughter and husband, and when she was blessed with a grandchild, she beamed even more. Mary taught us all the true meaning of friendship and family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Kim Hilliard
February 28, 2006
To Marys' family,
It has truly saddened me to hear of Marys Home Going Service so early. My prayers and condolences goes out to the family. Mary you will always be remembered.
Shirl Askey
February 28, 2006
When I began working with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, in 1985, Mary was one of the first, and most friendliest people that I met. We had grown to become good friends over the past years. Even though Mary could be comical, at times, she was rather quiet, reserved, respectable, and did not involve herself in non-sensical situations. One always knew where Mary stood because she said what she meant. Before she retired, she would come to our office everyday, during lunch, to watch the "stories" with Bea. Whenever I asked her how her family was doing, especially her grandson, she just beamed with love and enthusiam. I missed her after she retired, and I will miss her now even more. While I feel that I've lost a very good friend, I remind myself that she's not gone--she's just changed residence.
GLORIA DENSON
February 28, 2006
TO LISA AND YOUR FATHER;
I WANTED TO TRULY EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY TO BOTH OF YOU. I REALLY FEEL THE PAIN IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER AND WIFE. I KNOW THE PAIN BECAUSE I HAVE LOST MY MOTHER AND A HUSBAND.
LISA, I FEEL THE PAIN BECAUSE YOU AND STEPHANIE ARE ONLY CHILDREN. LISA LOOK TO GOD FOR STRENGTH TO GO ON. LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED BELIEVE IN GOD. YOUR MOTHER AND FATHER HAVE RAISED YOU TO BE A NICE YOUNG LADY. REMEMBER YOUR MOTHER'S TEACHINGS AND BRING YOUR SON UP IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT. I HAVE NOT SEEN YOU IN A WHILE. PLEASE COME AND VISIT.
LOVE FROM GLORIA DENSON -STEPHANIE HOLLIMAN DURHAM'S MOTHER
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY STRONG
Lawrence Womack Jr.
February 28, 2006
Mom's will truely be missed. I will cherish the memories that I have of her watching over me as I grew up around her. Dad, Lisa and family let GOD comfort you in your time of need and hold on to his unchanging hand. GOD Bless
Lisa & her family .....Mom, you will always be in our heart
February 27, 2006
39 years of marraige
February 27, 2006
Sharon Russell
February 27, 2006
I worked with Mary for many, many years and she was a really sweet and kind person. Remember God never makes a mistake. She is gone but never forgotten.
Carolyn
February 27, 2006
This is to express my sincere sympathy in the passing of your wife and mother. I knew Mary from work at the Department of Commerce. May God comfort you during this time.
Carol Moore
February 27, 2006
Mary, we will miss your kind and warm smile. To the family, my sympathies are with you during your time of bereavement.
Regina Watts
February 27, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.
April Miller
February 27, 2006
Love and Peace and to Mr. Surles and Lisa.
May God continue to bless you and your family.
April Miller
of Commerce
Terri Cornish
February 27, 2006
You'll be missed but never forgotten. You were like a rose blooming all the time.
Bea Sanders
February 27, 2006
Mary, I was already missing you here at work after you retired. I will truely miss you even more now that I know that I will never see you again. I am loosing a really good friend.
Carol Brown
February 27, 2006
Ms. Mary,
It saddens me to hear that you are no longer with us. When you retired from Commerce, I was sad to see you go, for four years, I walked pass your office and said "Hi Ms. Mary -- Goodnight, Ms. Mary and believe me walking pass that door I always see you. Now I am lost for words. "Bye Ms. Mary, rest in peace. I will remember you always.
Your Co-worker Carol Brown
Darlene Williams
February 27, 2006
To the Family of my dear friend Mary,
On December 2, 2005, Mary and I retired along with several other good friends from the Department of Commerce. I am devastated to learn of her death but I’m glad to know that she was able to relax and enjoy a few days. May our belief that she is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ comfort you and ease the pain that is tearing at your hearts. Darlene Williams
Linda and George Samuel
February 26, 2006
God bless our family, we will miss
Mary.
From:
first cousin
Linda Braxton Samuel
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