JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Charmaine Thrower-Franklin

May you remember everything about your MOM that bought you joy and laughter. May her love and her strength carry you and your family during this time of healing. God Bless you.

JoVonne

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

I'm also praying for you, Charmaine. Your strength will come from the Lord, being grounded and routed in the faith of believers has kept me since my mom went to be with the Lord. If you need someone to talk to or listen or just sit with you, let me know and I'll be there. 
Detra

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Class of ‘79 -

Please pray for our classmates,  Wanda Thomas Roberts and Donald Roberts and their family in the recent loss of their beloved father and father-in-law. The viewing and Homegoing service will be this Thursday, 10/21/21.  As noted below, the viewing is at 10 am; the service at 11 am. 
 

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

I'm praying for Wanda and Donald and the Roberts family. May God's love comfort and keep heart even as it breaks. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Also for strength especially during your time of grieving in Jesus name, amen.

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Wanda (Thomas) Roberts and Donald Roberts may you find peace and strength at this time.  May God put nothing but joyous memories in your hearts.  I love you Tommie TT (R.I.P.)

JoVonne

Sabrina Stewart

My heartfelt condolence goes out to Wanda and her entire family.   Praying for your peace and comfort.

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire Roberts and Thomas family during this most difficult time of beeavement.  May God wrap His loving and comforting arms around each and evreryone of you.  Continue to cherish the loving memories that Mr. "TT" left in your hearts and minds.

Bruce Holliday

My condolences to the Thomas/Roberts family.

Kennetha Bolding

My heartfelt condolences to the Thomas/Roberts family, sending prayers at this difficult time.  May your father/father-in-law rest in paradise.

Donnella Briscoe (Rucker)

Mary Alexander

Dearest Gina,

My prayers are with you and your family.  Word of  the losses you have suffered, is devastating.

I am sorry, I will be unable to attend the benefit held in your honor, but I would like to help with a donation. Please post an address and or instructions for donations.  I know many other classmates who are unable to attend would also like to help.  

May God give you the strength to push through this sad and dark period.  Rest in the knowledge "trouble don't last always"!  

Sincerely.

Mary Alexander

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Gina,

I will be attending the fundraiser to support and your family. May the class of "79"  be a blessing to you and your family bringing you love and peace.  Gina, as you start to rebuild on what you lost, remember your memories remain in your heart. I pray for strength and endurance for you and your family.  

God bless you

JoVonne

Gina Barbour

Dear Mary,Javonne and the Class of 79..., Thank you so much for you kind words and prayers. I'm really touched that you and others are offering so much love and support during my time of need. I went to school with the best group of people!! Mary, You asked me for my information and I do have cash app. It's my full name Gina Barbour. You can also mail it to 2570 Oak Glen Way Forestville MD 20747. It's my neighbors and best friend's house. I don't think it's wise to mail anything to my hotel.The mail isn't coming to my house. Thanks you all for thinking of me🥰🥰❤️❤️🥰🥰

Mary Alexander

Thanks Gina,

I just watched a television program telling people to beware of cash apps.  Being over cautious, I will send my donation to the address you provided.  Sometimes age rules over modernity. LOL

Please know I am praying for you.  Be strong, God often "makes beauty from ashes"!

Love and Best Wishes,

Mary

Latanya Boyd

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Good Evening Class of '79 -  Below is a message I copied from our classmate Dezma Chase, regarding our classmate Willie Young!  (Thanks so much Dez!)

"Good Afternoon

It is with a sad spirit that I announce the passing of Larry (Fish) Young. He lost his battle to Cancer and Pneumonia at 10:40 am [today]. He is the younger brother of our classmate, Willie Young! Prayers and condolences to the Young Family at this time.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Larry was living in Denver at the time of his passing so he's being bought home to be eulogized."

Please reach out to Willie and his family to provide love, encouragement and support:  It is always a tough time to lose someone you love ... but especially so close to Christmas!

Willie's contact info: 8207 Barrett Road, Fort Washington, MD  20744  /  (301) 943-2057

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

To Willie Young and family, may God carry you through this time of sorrow, but bring you out with his love and all the memories of your baby brother.  My prayers are with you and your family.  Well, Fish I thought that I would see you again, and we have a chance to laugh and talk as we did in our youth. R.I.P. my buddy you are now free.

If Only They Could Say Hello

JoVonne

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

Truly praying for his family and may his soul Rest In Peace!

Latanya Boyd

Mary Alexander

Wille and Family,

Your loss has to be devastating.  Larry was a good fellow!  May God be with you and your family. When we lose siblings, we are struck with double whammy of considering our mortality and the loss of yet another person who have known us our entire lives.  Remember the good times and charish eachother.  

Love and prayers that your holidays be filled with family,

Mary Alexander

Sabrina Stewart

Willie and family...I am so sorry to hear about Larry (Fish).   My heart goes out to you.  I remember how we all grew up together as kids in the same neighborhood.  I pray that God gives you and your family peace.

Kennetha Bolding

Willie and family my heart aches for you, sending prayers for comfort and strength at this difficult time.  May Larry (Fish) rest in GODs loving arms.  Hold on to GODs unchanging hand. 

Bruce Holliday

My condolences to the Young Family. RIP Fish.

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

My deepest and sincere condolences and prayers go out to Willie Young and the family in the loss of Larry (Fish) Young.  May God wrap His loving and comforting arms around each one of you during this most difficult time.  Sending my love and hugs to you all.  Rest in Paradise my dear friend Fish.

Mary Alexander

You want a wake up call, scroll through the In Memory section of this website.  We have lost so many good, kind and loving  classmates over the years.  And the trend toward increasing numbers each year, is certainly something you must take note of.  Please take this Christmas Season as an opportunity to enjoy life and spread cheer among your family and friends.  Tomorrow is not promised to any of us.  Take time to raise you head to the sky and give thanks to the Most High.  Silently honor your departed loved ones and our classmates with a smile and wink.  We don't know who is watching over us.

Be kind, forgive others and step up when called upon. And New Year's Eve, let's all raise a glass to our old friends, who are gone but not forgotten.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Healthy Happy New Year,

Mary