Elma

Washington

Feb 19, 1934 — Jan 18, 2020

Englewood

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Elma Washington departed this life on 1/18/2020. Elma as born 2/19/1934 to Henry and Carrie Atkinson in Lucknow, South Carolina. She attended the public schools in Bishopville, South Carolina. United in marriage to Thomas J Washington. Elma was a resident of Englewood, NJ for over 60 years. She was well known for her great southern style cooking and was a self-employed chef for over 40 years. She was an active member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hackensack, NJ where she served as a Deaconess.

Elma leaves to mourn her sons Henry Atkinson (Faye) of Lawrenceville, GA, Johnny White (Debbie) of Garfield, NJ and the late Lee White (Shirley), Willingboro, NJ. A brother Thomas Atkinson (Catherine) and sister Willie Bell Hough (Joe Louis). A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-law's, brother-in-law's and friends.

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