Mrs. Marquerite Washington

WASHINGTON, Mrs. Marquerite - Age 75, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at her residence. Family hour 10:30AM Thursday, September 20, 2018 from the House of Prayer Baptist Church, 1851 W. Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11AM. Pastor Kenneth L. Stewart, officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Thursday. Mrs. Washington will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed 12PM-8PM Wednesday. Mrs. Marguerite “Margaret” Washington was born November 14, 1942 in Vance, Mississippi to Emmitt and Martha Adams. She was raised in Flint, Michigan by her mother. She graduated from Flint Northern High School. Margaret married the love of her life Arvis “Buck” Washington March 17, 1960. Marguerite worked for Perfect Cleaners, Flint Community Schools, and Meijer. Marguerite enjoyed watching Law & Order and Blue Bloods. She also enjoyed “family nights” in which she would take her children and grandchildren bowling, skating, and to the movies Saturday nights. Her happiest moments were surrounded by friends and family at her residence. She was known to host the best family dinners to bring everyone together on a regular basis. In addition, she took pride in raising her grandchildren and attending their events. Not only was Marguerite an advocate for her family, but she was an Advocate for Civil Rights. She was the Youth President of the Flint Chapter National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She led and organized the Chapter’s March on Washington. “Margaret” leaves in God’s care: her loving children- two sons, Derrick (Cynthia) Washington of New Orleans, LA, Darryl (Sonya) Washington of Flint; three daughters, Danna Robinson, Deanna and Debbie Washington, all of Flint; six grandchildren, Deonna (Lincoln) Washington of Auburn Hills, MI, Dominique Washington of Houston, TX, Derrick Washington of Tyler, TX, Dequindra Washington and LaVonta Keith, both of Flint and Daurel Tolbert of Holland, MI; one great-grandchild, DeMiya Washington of Flint; six adopted children, Tamara, Terrence, and Timothy, all of Flint, Teresa of Georgia, and Todd and Tonya Edwards of California; three god-children, Deanetris Armstrong, Larry White, and Derrick Collins, all of Flint; three siblings, Clyde Adams of Hazlehurst, MS, Emily Edwards of Flint and Linda Turnbull of Champagne, IL; sister-in-law, Delores Houston; brother-in-law, Landon Taylor Jr., all of Saginaw, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends including special friends, Lorraine Crowder, Mary Yarbough, Edna Walker, Fred Bashir, all of Flint and Gloria Ward of NC. Mrs. Washington was preceded in death by her husband, Arvis Washington; daughter, Denean Washington; grandson, Darryl Washington, Jr.; parents, Emmitt and Martha Adams; sister, Maggie Anderson; and brother, William Adams. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Imad Modawi, Dr. E. Saeed, Hurley Medical Center, 9th Floor staff, and Davita Dialysis.

Mrs. Marquerite Washington

November 14, 1942 - September 10, 2018