Mary E. Washington

Precious Memories

Mary Ellen Washington

 Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone; those we love can never be more than a thought apart; for as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.

 Mary Ellen Washington was born on April 5, 1940, in Hollister, North Carolina to the late Clarence Lynch and Roxie Mae Silver Lynch. She was the sixth of seven children. She and her siblings were separated shortly after her birth due to the early death of their mother, but she maintained close contact with them throughout her life. Mary was raised by her aunt (Bettie Bellamy) and uncle (Haywood Bellamy). Mary departed this life on October 16, 2024, while at the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, Aurora Colorado.

 Mary graduated from Nash Central High School, Nashville North Carolina and shortly thereafter married, David Lee Washington, who was her high school sweetheart. Since David was in the U.S. Air Force, Mary had the opportunity to travel to nearly all states in the country and several countries overseas including Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Germany. 

 She was the proud and loving mother of David Jr., Anthony, Belinda, Thomas, Sheryl, Kevin, Michael and Eric.

 Mary was a member of Mann’s Chapel AME Church and worked several part-time jobs with the Army Air Force Exchange Service while traveling with David. She loved children and spent most of her free time caring for her children and grandchildren.

 Mary is preceded in death by her parents; children, David Lee Jr., Belinda Diane and Michael Daryl. 

 Mary Ellen Washington departed this life on October 16, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her husband, David L. Washington, of Aurora, Colorado; four sons, Anthony Washington (Marlene) of Lake Forest California, Thomas Washington of Aurora Colorado, Kevin Washington of Aurora Colorado, Eric Washington (Laura) of Aurora Colorado; one daughter, Sheryl Thomas (Malcolm) of Rocklin California; 13 grandchildren: 3 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and many friends. 

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?`

Miss me a little, but not for long

And not with your head bowed low

Remember the love that once we shared

Miss me, but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take

And each must go alone.

It's all part of the master plan

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart

Go the friends we know.

Laugh at all the things we used to do

Miss me but let me go.

Miss Me But Let Me Go