Doreatha F. Washington, a resident of Lake City, Florida passed away on March 30, 2009 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. She was born October 12, 1923 to the late James B. and Annie L. Foster.
Three brothers proceeded her in death: James (J.E.), Robert, and George Foster. She was a graduate of Richardson High School. She was a faithful member of Mt. Pisgah AME Church. In her honor the "Doreatha F. Washington" Missionary Society was named. She was a devoted member of Stewardess Board #3, past WMS Connectional Vice President, Choir Member, Sunday School Teach and Asst. Youth Director.
Left to cherish her memories are: one sister, Hazel F. Harris of Orlando, FL.; a devoted cousin and god daughter, Sondra Anthony-Martin (Eugene) of Lake City, FL; nieces, Linda Harris, Marquita Mondy (Eric), and Shantrice Johnson all of Orlando, FL; a nephew, Bernard Weston of St. Petersburg, FL; godson, Kelton Ficklin, Jr. of Fenton, LA; devoted cousin, Voncile Brown, the Anthony Family, and Curtis Jones, Sr.; Doreatha "adopted" families, Mrs. Corine Lofton and family of Lake City, FL, Ronald Mayhew and Family of Daytona Beach, FL, Margarite Felton and Family of Lake City, FL; her lifelong friends include: Mrs. Alberta White of Dayton Beach, FL, Mary Dell of Alachua, FL, Hattie Williams of Lake City, FL; Among those considered special friends are: Mrs. Juanita W. Jones, Mrs. Claretha Allen, Lucille Givens, Ms. Barbara Lake, Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" James of Alabama; adopted grandchildren, Schemeka N. Shaw, Kiana "Niya" Tolliver, Latoya Clark and Kerrion Clark. A special and devoted friend, Mr. Dannie Joe Denson, and host of relatives and friends.