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Nannie B. Stephens-Leake

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Nannie Stephens-Leake Obituary

Entered eternity September 9, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John Edwin Leake Sr., and mother of the late John Edwin Leake, Jr. Survived by daughter, Deirdre (Quentin) Butcher; grandchildren, Quiana Erin Butcher and Jaz Andreas Butcher; host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Leake will lie in state on Friday, October 3, 10 a.m. until celebration of life 11 a.m. at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Final resting place at Fort Lincoln Cemetery Mausoleum. Services entrusted to Stewart Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 28, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Nannie Stephens-Leake

Oct

3

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church

4606 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC

Funeral services provided by:

Stewart Funeral Home

4001 Benning Road, N.E. , Washington, DC 20019

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