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PATRICIA McDUFFIE Obituary


Patricia Mell McDuffie  
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late George Eaddy McDuffie, Jr.; mother of George McDuffie III, Marion Gosney, Mary Joan McDuffie Prokop (Tony), John McDuffie (Mary), Patrick McDuffie (Cecily Green) and Kate McDuffie (Steve Connaghan); sister of the late Horace "Buddy" Mell, Jr. (Geri). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Interment private.
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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 29, 2018.

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Janice Allen

January 3, 2019

Extending my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and praying that your faith will give you strength in this sad time.

Bill & Janice Dean

January 1, 2019

You are in our prayers. Love, Bill & Janice

December 31, 2018

Our sincere condolences. Diane and Lou Janesko

Darryl Byrd

December 31, 2018

With deepest sympathy to the McDuffie Family for the loss of your mother.

Ed and Pam McDonald

December 30, 2018

Sending love and peace to George as you mourn the loss of your mom. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.

Tom Beall

December 29, 2018

My deepest condolences to George and his siblings for their loss.

December 29, 2018

My condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be strengthened with all power...so that you may endure fully with patience and joy during your grieving process.

M C

December 28, 2018

I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Patricia. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (Psalm 91:11).

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