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In memory of
Lyngrid Smith Rawlings
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Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lyngrid Smith Rawlings, born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 22, 1944. She departed this life on September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lyngrid was a remarkable woman who embodied duty, hard work, tenacity, and integrity.
She is survived by her children, Lauren, Lynette, Leon, Lisa, and Lawrence Rawlings; three siblings, Sandra, Cherryl, and Thorne Smith; and grandchildren, Ryan Krumbholz, Sabrina Rawlings, and Thorne Rawlings, who …
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* On September 28, 2024, in a small gathering of immediate family and friends, we marked Lyngrid’s passage to the realm of our ancestors.
* We will have a larger Celebration of Life on her 81st birthday, May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. Details to follow.
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What causes did Lyngrid care about most?
Nature, Education, Women’s Empowerment
Nature, Education, Women’s Empowerment
Nature, Education, Women’s Empowerment
What were Lyngrid's favorite performances to watch?
Whatever her beloved nephew, Terrence, was performing.
Whatever her beloved nephew, Terrence, was performing.
Whatever her beloved nephew, Terrence, was performing.
What were Lyngrid's favorite foods?
Crab cakes, anything with shrimp, butter pecan ice cream, her mother’s apricot brand…
Crab cakes, anything with shrimp, butter pecan ice cream, her mother’s apricot brandy cake wit…
Crab cakes, anything with shrimp, butter pecan ice cream, her mother’s apricot brandy cake with chocolate fudge icing.
What was Lyngrid's favorite color?
Purple
Purple
Purple
Timeline
Born
May 22nd, 1944
Parents Hamilton & Ruth Smith - Memphis, TN
Moved
1945
Moved to Washington, DC
Started elementary school
1949
4612 Bass Place Southeast, Washington, DC
Survived by
Sandra H Smith
Sister
Cherryl R Smith
Sister
Thorne D Smith
Brother
Lauren Rawlings
Daughter
Lynette Rawlings
Daughter
Leon Rawlings
Son
Lisa Rawlings
Daughter
Lawrence A Rawlings
Son
Ryan Krumbholz
Grandchild
Sabrina Rawlings
Grandchild
Thorne Rawlings
Grandson
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
East Mt Calvary Garden, Fort Lincoln Cemetery
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Lisa Rawlings (Lyngrid's daughter),
Lauren Rawlings (Lyngrid's daughter) and
Lee Rawlings.
