VERA WASHINGTON Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vera Washington, 83, of Pembroke Township, IL died February 23, 2016 at Watseka Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. A gathering of family and friends will start at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, March 5, 2016 followed by the Memorial service at 12:00 P.M. at the Free Christian Center, 111 E. Oak, Kankakee, IL. Rev. Michele Watkins-Branch will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded. Vera Washington was born October 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Nina Mae (Vandergraff) and James Hamilton. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Cleo Washington Sr. on January 4, 1950. She worked as a teacherÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s aide in Pembroke School District 259 for many years. Mrs. Washington was dedicated to the education of children and provided many community services to the Pembroke area. She enjoyed stargazing. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons and one daughter-in-law, Wayne Washington of Pembroke Township, IL, Derrick Washington of Kankakee, IL and Jared and Tinishia Washington of Chicago, IL; three daughters, Kharen Fulton of Atlanta, GA, Merlyn Barnes of Momence, IL and Jorgina Washington of Bourbonnais, IL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George and Shirley Washington and Laura Harrison, all of Kankakee, IL and Steven Washington of Pembroke Township, IL; special friends, Ethel Mosely and Shirley Griffith; 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Kimberly Washington; three sons, Cleo Washington Jr., Kenneth Washington and Robert Washington; one granddaughter, Seraphia Staples and one grandson, Dwayne Washington.

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VERA WASHINGTON

October 15, 1932 - February 23, 2016