Kathleen Washington

CAMBRIDGE - Kathleen Washington, 72, of Cambridge, died Feb. 7, 2008, at Mallard Bay Care Center.

She was born April 9, 1935, in Hamlet, North Carolina, daughter of the late Viola Jackson and Hezekiah McNair. Mrs. Washington was educated in the public schools of Baltimore, and graduated from Dunbar High School. She was employed as a seamstress for Rob Roy.

Mrs. Washington was a quiet person who loved to be with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Refuge Temple Church of God.

Her memory will be cherished by her children, Debra Washington, of Baltimore, Carletta Washington, Patricia Washington, Lory Ann Washington, Ray Washington (Tammy) and Walter McNair (Brenda) all of Cambridge, Gary McNair, Sr., of California and Cowanda Willis of Salisbury. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Mykia Manokey, Kito McCoy, Cierra Jenkins, Ishekia Beckett, Ray Washington, Jr., ShaRay Washington, Gary McNair, Jr., Latasha Rosemond, Walter McNair, Jr., Lillian McNair, Tia McNair and Clarence McNair, Jr. Mrs. Washington is also survived by 14 great grandchildren, two sisters, Blanche Hoffman Rollins of North Carolina and Lena Felder of Baltimore, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, a special niece & friend, Elizabeth Gladden, and other friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Clarence McNair, and four brothers, Stant McNair, Isacc McNair, Cleophus McNair and Sid Berry.

Funeral services were held Feb. 10 at Refuge Temple Church of God, Cambridge, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment followed in Bethel Cemetery. Letters of condolence may be sent to www.henryfuneralhomepa.com.