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SHIRLEY FLETCHER Obituary


Shirley Colbert Fletcher  
Departed this life on October 27, 2021 while vacationing in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Shirley was a native Washingtonian, raised on Capitol Hill and educated in the DC public schools graduating from Cardoza High School in 1952. She furthered her education at Buffalo State University, Howard University and earned a masters degree from Maryland University. She worked many years for the Federal government including the Department of Interior, NIH (National Institutes of Health) and OPM (Office of Personnel Management). After retiring, she worked part-time for the Smithsonian museum. She was a long-time member of the Arena Stage and loved the performing arts. She was a faithful member of Saint Peters Church on Capitol Hill. She leaves to mourn a daughter, Brenda Fletcher; sister, Lorna Morgan; brothers, Rajah and Demetrious Colbert; sister-in-law Alberta Colbert; and Goddaughter, Kiara Marshall. Homegoing services will be held November 15, 2021 at St. Peter's Church, 313 2nd St. SE, Washington, DC, Viewing 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 12, 2021.

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Emmett Aldrich

October 29, 2023

I worked with Shirley at the Dept of Interior.I will always remember how active and physically fit she was.

Dollie Clayton

February 6, 2022

My sincere condolences to Shirley Fletcher's family. I worked with her many years ago, and we stayed in touch thereafter. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and will truly be missed.

Lisa LesPierre

January 15, 2022

My Sincerest and deepest Condolences to the Fletcher family. Ms. Fletcher was such a beautiful and loving person. I was her nail tech for a few years and she brought such kindness and joy to me every time she came. May God give you all peace and comfort during your time of Greif

Emmett Aldrich

November 14, 2021

My sincere sympathy for Shirley's family. She was always so vibrant. We worked together at Interior years ago.

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