Minnie M. Washington

Minne Milindy Coles Washington, daughter of the late Augusta James and Alice Della Sedden Coles was born March 16, 1913, in Morrisville, Virginia. She was one of nine children.At an early age Minnie accepted Christ and joined the Silver Hill Baptist Church in Morrisville. She received her early education at the Silver Hill Baptist Church School. After the death of her father, the family relocated to Baltimore.Minnie joined Fountain Baptist Church in 1947 where she was active in the Senior Missionary Society and the Sunday School until her health failed.Minnie was united in holy matrimony with Doc Murray Washington of Bealeton, Virginia. From this union, two daughters, Ida and Dorothy, were born. Minnie’s life revolved around the love of Jesus, her church and her family.Minnie retired from civil service on June 30, 1973, after more than 20 years of service.Minnie became an avid duck pin bowler after she retired and participated in league bowling for over 25 years. At the age of 86, she bowled with the Concord Baptist Church Bowling Ministry, bowling ten pins on a team with her two grandchildren and granddaughter-in-law.Minnie loved to travel and, while her health permitted, she faithfully attended the Lott Carey Missionary and United Baptist Conventions. Minnie also loved participating in activities and traveling with the Oliver Senior Center. As an octogenarian, she took her first trip out of the country traveling to Paris, France with her family. Minnie enjoyed shopping, entertaining family and friends and looked forward to dining out with the Center and with her family.Minnie departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2003, at 2:15 p.m. at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Dorothy.She leaves to cherish her life and cherish her memories: her daughters, Ida M. Eley and Dorothy E. Washington; her devoted and dedicated son-in-law, Ralph T. Eley, Jr.; her grandchildren, Maurice W. Eley and Sheila M. Eley; her granddaughter-in-law, Vera H. Eley; one grand-godson, Keith M. Bennett, a devoted niece, Dolores Mattews and family; two great-granddaughters, Michelle D. Eley and Erica L. Ham; five great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law Elsie Moore and Doris Coles and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Those wishing to make donations in memory of Minnie Washington may do so to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

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Minnie M. Washington

March 16, 1913 - June 15, 2003