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Obituary For Evelyn Washington
EVELYN βSISSYβ WASHINGTON daughter of the late Irene Page Sutton and the late Albert Sutton was born in Rowland, North Carolina.
She relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as a teenager. During her working career, she was employed by the Harrisburg School District as a Food Service Supervisor and she retired as a head custodian.
On February 28, 1958, she married the late Harry William Washington and they were blessed with three children, Darlene, Connie and Fay.
She loved her family and took good care of them. In her leisure she enjoyed cooking, bingo, dancing, listening to gospel music and fishing.
As a witness to her faith, she was a member of Mount Calvary Church Of God In Christ.
At the age of 82 years, Evelyn βSissyβ Washington departed from this eternal life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania surrounded by family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene Washington Stewart; her grandson, Rasheem Thomas Easter, Jr.; her sisters, Ella Haines, Hazel Thompson and Almatine Davis and brothers, Charles Sutton, Ervin Sutton and Nathaniel Sutton. She leaves to celebrate her life and cherish precious memories of her; her children, Fay and Connie of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; her brother, Johnny Sutton; her eight grandchildren, Kemyah Washington, Shana Washington, Gary Washington, Jamyl Washington, James Washington, Jarell Washington, Ronald Collier and Trevon Washington; 32 great grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Evelyn's life will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in the Sanctuary of her church, 1830 N. 5th Street, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
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Mixed flowers in a handled basket was sent for Evelyn Washington - November 05, 2023
5 Trees were planted in memory of Evelyn Washington - November 27, 2023
Rest in paradise miss sissy.............. Marlin Johnson
To Gary and Family May you all find comfort in GOD thru this time in sorrow
So sorry for your loss Connie. RIP Mrs Washington.
Michelle
Deepest Condolences to Connie and FayππΌππΌ Celeste E Middleton and Family
Miss Sissy and my mother were very good friends; I have very wonderful memories of these two. My condolences and prayers to the entire family. May God strengthen and comfort the family during this time. God bless. Nanette Burnett
Dear Fay ad Connie, Many happy memories swirl through my head from 5th Street and the old neighborhood. Ms Sissy was well loved, and will be missed as she rests in the presence of her Savior. Carista "Crissy Butts" Wilson
To my niece and nephew Kemyah and Khaiyah Washington, sorry for the loss of your grandmother "Mrs. Sissy". May God wrap his loving arms around the entire Washington family in their time of bereavement. Michelle L. Dickey and family
I remember when I was in Camp Curtis Elementary School and didn't have enough money for lunch. Ms Sissy would make sure I had a hot meal to eat. To save me from being embarrassed, she would discreetly take me and others to the main office to enjoy our meal. May God comfort the family during your hour of bereavement. Sincerely, the Bellamy Family
To the family, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Ms Sissy/your loved one. Peace and blessings
My condolences π to the family. I hadn't seen Aunt Sissy in years. We were glad to see her at the 4th of July family gathering. RIH Aunt Sissy RIH. You will be missed.
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Aunt Sissy you're gonna be deeply missed.
Little Hazel Thompson... Your Niece β€οΈ
My condolences to the Washington family, RIP Ms Sissy.
Ms. Sissy was a sweetheart that did not bite her tongue, remind me so much of my mom. Every time she seen me she would say Kim what you doing, I would say nothing Miss Sissy just hanging in there I'm going to miss her she is a wonderful woman that I admire so much rest in peace Miss Sissy you deserve it
Extending my heart felt Condolences to the Washington family! Rose Banks ππ½ππ½ππ½πΉπΉπΉβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Sending my love & prayers to Connie & Fay & the entire family at this difficult time.Ms Sissy was a wonderful woman and will be missed but not forgotten.Connie Emerson
My condolences to the family. Dessie Lee
The Stewart family send our condolence an we praying ππΎ for the Washington family to stay strong at this time of lost in your family this to shall pass nvr forget but time's heals just know she got her π crown stay pray up.
To the family my condolences and love always Ms.Sissy will definitely be missed Love always Michelle
Annette Fleming & Aniya Crankfield
Ms.Sissy we had been neighbors,friends for so many years,you will truly be missed,you have earned your wings and flew home to be with God and your family members.Rest in Eternal peace my friend. Stacey ScottWhite
My condolences to the family sending prayers up
Ms.Sissy I'm going to miss you and your kinds words always ππΎ my Condolences to the family and continued prayers ππΎ
Rest in peace Mrs Washington glad to have a beautiful lady in my life in my childhood you will be missed my condolences too the family & friends of this Queen .
Will forever love and miss you superwomen Love always Aisha Bullock
Sending my love and condolences to the family..Ms.Sis was a beautiful person she love her family and she love children. I ran a after school program Qacross the street From her house on 6th street call The resting Place everyday she came over to check on me and the children and always gave them a encouraging word to do good In life . Harrisburg children and people she touch are going to really miss her love! Rest now Ms.Sis your job has been done you earn your crown.
Ms. sissy you reminded so much of my mom the love that you showed your children and grandchildren I know they will miss your presence so much. I will miss you as well. You rest with those beautiful angels...rest in heaven beautiful lady
So sorry for the loss of your family member She was always a friendly loving person β€οΈβ€οΈ She has been my friend for years Rest in Peace Sissy
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