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Shirley Hodge Gordon

1934 - 2022

Shirley Hodge Gordon obituary, 1934-2022, Washington, DC

BORN

1934

DIED

2022

Shirley Gordon Obituary

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SHIRLEY HODGE GORDON

Shirley Hodge Gordon entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2022 (age 87). She was born on October 23,1934 in Washington, DC to Leonard and Martha Hodge. She lived a full life and will be surely missed. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, daughter Constance and son Steven. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Andrea and Terri; three sons Frank, Gary and Lance; a host of family and friends and a devoted companion Robert Ford. Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1334 29th St., NW, Washington, DC on August 5, 2022, Viewing at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and service at 12 noon. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 4, 2022.

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Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

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Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

1334 29th St., NW, Washington, DC

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