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CAROLYN SMITH WHITE
On December 29, 2017, Carolyn Smith White passed away in Bethesda, Maryland of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Nathaniel Torrence White; two children, Miguel Torrence Velez-White (Michael) and Shyrell (wife) and Natalie White Brunelle; three grandchildren, Thomas, Yzabela and Alexandra; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Edward C. White and sister-in-law, Ethel M. White. She was preceded by her mother, Catheryn B. Smith and father, Herman L. Smith; both of Atlanta, Georgia. She was born May 1, 1934 in suburbs outside of Atlanta, Georgia. A graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and Master's Program at Trinity College, Washington, DC, she worked for nearly 30 years as an elementary school teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools system. Following her retirement, she traveled to various world continents with her husband and enjoyed a quite Christian life at home in Potomac, Maryland. Memorial services will be held January 26, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel's Church, 16819 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905. (301-989-4673). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association ( www.alz.org )
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Memories and Condolences
for CAROLYN WHITE
Llyvonne Cooper Jennings
January 23, 2018
CAROLYN and I were friends for a long time. I loved her very much. She is missed.
January 19, 2018
Nat,
We just learned on yesterday that
Carolyn had passed away. We are so sorry and know that she will be
greatly missed. We are keeping you and family in our thoughts and prayers.
May your faith and pleasant memories sustain you at this difficult time.
LeCount and Jewel Davis
Lillian Denise and Robert Howard and the Wheeler Family
January 17, 2018
Our hearts will always remember the many sweet kindnesses of your wife to our family...We will never forget a long-time friendship as a kindergarten teacher with my Mother...Know that Carolyn loved and was loved dearly...May her kind spirit and fond memories of good times always keep you strong and in peace.
Bob & Nancy Rudnick
January 13, 2018
We just learned of the passing of Carolyn and wish to express our deepest condolences. Carolyn was a wonderful and always-cheerful neighbor and such a fine individual with her amazing spirit. We will miss her.
Bob & Nancy Rudnick
Josephine Thomas
January 10, 2018
Nat & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
JEAN WHITE
January 10, 2018
Nat & Family, so sorry to hear of your loss.Carolyn is gone physically but surely you know that she will always be with you spiritually and whenever you recall all the warm and happy memories that you two shared.
Our prayers are with you.
Jean and Clyde White
Darlene Grant-Brown
January 9, 2018
Nat and Family,
Wishing you strength and peace at the loss of your loved one Carolyn.
Darlene Grant-Brown
Elder Breda Hines
January 8, 2018
Condolences Nathaniel in the passing of your wife Carolyn. May God keep you and give you and your family peace.
Barbara Kenlaw
January 8, 2018
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and keep you in his perfect peace.
James and Linda Saunders
January 4, 2018
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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