We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Cora Roy. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. As we plan virtual and in person gatherings, we will share details here. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
OBITUARY
On 11/4/2020 @ 7:11pm at Washington Hospital Center located in Washington DC, Cora Roy went to be with the Lord. She leaves to cherish a sister Ellen Brooks and brother Roosevelt, her daughter Joy Veney (Horwad) and son Sharwin Henry (Sherian). Grandchildren Tia, Sharwin Jr, MeMe, Leon, Kaisha and Rayshawn. Great Grandchildren Renika, Keith, and Tiaja. Great Great Grandchildren Lyric, and Melia. Her special Grandsons Marcus, Kadyn and... see more
On 11/4/2020 @ 7:11pm at Washington Hospital Center located in Washington DC, Cora Roy went to be with the Lord. She leaves to cherish a sister Ellen Brooks and brother Roosevelt, her daughter Joy Veney (Horwad) and son Sharwin Henry (Sherian). Grandchildren Tia, Sharwin Jr, MeMe, Leon, Kaisha and Rayshawn. Great Grandchildren Renika, Keith, and Tiaja. Great Great Grandchildren Lyric, and Melia. Her special Grandsons Marcus, Kadyn and Stan. And her little buddy PEBBLES! And a host of nieces and nephews.
I didn’t know her well, but the times I was around her, I was so taken with her very caring and loving spirit, full of laughter and who would go above and beyond for her love ones. She will be missed. My deepest sympathies to all. G-ma.
It’s hard to lose someone who meant so much to all of us, and even harder that we can’t all be together to say good-bye. We want you to know we’re with you in spirit—now and in the days and weeks ahead. ولله الحمد