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Dorothy "Nana" May Ballard

Upper Marlboro, MD
April 2, 1941 - October 1, 2025
Apr 2, 1941 - Oct 1, 2025
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It was hard to imagine my beautiful cousin gone. I spent a lot of my early childhood in Philly with Dottie. Over the years, we lost contact as our adult lives moved in separate directions. The memories will forever live in my heart.🙏🙏🙏
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Rest well Nana. You were wonderful! I'll always remember that smile and the warm hugs you gave me! I'm gonna miss you! I love you! 
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My Deepest Condolences And Sincere Sympathy To My Favorite Aunt Dottie Blessings, Coverings And Love ♥️ Over You.. Thanking 🙏🏽 You For Always Being There For Us And Myself. Love ♥️♥️ Your Niece La’Tonya Kennedy Jones🥰🥰 Rest In Paradise Pretty Wings 🙏🏽🕊️💃🏻👑🥰♥️♥️😇
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Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. 
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Celebrating Nana’s Bday at Re…
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Celebrating Nana’s Bday at Red Lobster 🦞 — with Ella Avents -Seaborn
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WORDS CANNOT SAY! OR EXPRESSIONS NOT MADE! FOR 66YRS OF PURE FRIENDSHIP,  NO TARNISH. I THANK GOD I WAS WITH HER HOLDING HER HAND AS SHE TRANSITIONED TO HER HEAVENLY   HOME.     

ELLA AVENTS SEABORN,  Confidant and  longlife friends. 

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My condolences to the family 🙏🏽 May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time. 
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