Lucia Christopher Dies at 77

Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Lucia Christopher on Dec. 11, 2024 in Maryland at the age of 77.

Lucia Christopher leaves behind the following survivors to cherish her memory.

Son Lester Leayle Vanterpool

Grand Daughter Lana’i Lenise Vanterpool

Grand Sons Darryn D’Moi Vanterpool, Daryle D’Quoi Vanterpool

Daughter-in-Law Dona J. Dowdy–Vanterpool

Brother Carl Christopher

Uncle Sidney Freeman

Aunt Edna Freeman–Hodge

Nephews Kenneth A. Christopher, Kaj A. Christopher, Johnathon Christopher, Okori Christopher, Delvin D. Duggins, Sr.

Special Niece / Daughter* Delta D. Wilson

Nieces Deshone Duggins – Hedrington, Allegra Christopher, Yvonne A. Christopher

God-Sons Wynston Benjamin, Leroy Davis, Arnold James, Angel A. Peets, Lester E. Freeman

God-Daughters Jacklin Hodge–Rogers, Gail Gallaway, Lydia Hodge–Christian, Dionne S. Thomas, Athenia E. C. Buncome–Watts, Ifuela S. Kenrick – Christian

Honorary God-Daughters Dornelle S. Thomas, Alenia Buncome–Murraine  

Extended Family: Adam Alexander

Special & Very Close Friends: Lelia V. Daniels, Eileen L. Huggins, Shirlene W. Lee, Grethel Freeman, Yolande Greene, Charlene Caines, C.A.H.S. Class of 1966 Classmates, Senior Choir, Christ Church Methodist Church Members, Gospelairs, Christ Church Methodist Church Members

Corinith Baptist Church & Food Bank Members, Capital Heights, Maryland

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral service on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Christ Church Methodist – Market Square. Tributes begins at 10 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m.

Burial: Western Cemetery #3

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix.

For online condolences or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com