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ROSA McELVEEN Obituary


ROSA LEE McELVEEN (Age 80)  
Peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Wife of Sam McElveen. Family will welcome friends on Friday, September 22, at Church of Christ, 4801 16th Street, NW, visitation, 10 a.m., until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 21, 2017.

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September 23, 2017

My sincere condolences to you and your family at this time. May the God of comfort be with you at this time and give you peace and strength to endure.

Seaward

September 21, 2017

To Sam and girls, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Rosalee. She was a beautiful woman and will forever be in our hearts.

Most sincerely and with deepest condolences,

Rembert and Geneva Seaward and family
Washington, DC

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