Emma Letha McIlwain's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Fort Washington, Maryland

Emma Letha McIlwain

December 28, 1950 - December 31, 2025 (75 years old)

Fort Washington, Maryland

Emma Letha McIlwain's obituary , Passed away on December 31, 2025 in Fort Washington, Maryland

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Emma Letha McIlwain

December 28, 1950 - December 31, 2025 (75 years old)

Fort Washington, Maryland

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Emma Letha McIlwain Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Emma Letha McIlwain of Fort Washington, Maryland, who passed away at the age of 75, on December 31, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma Letha McIlwain to show support.

As Emma departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Emma. Though Emma may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She is survived by: her husband Ronnie J. McIlwain; her sons, Desmond T. and Rodney J. McIlwain; her sister Mary Sloan; and her grandchildren, Darcy T., Devin T., Rishon J. J. and Raheem J. J. McIlwain. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.

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Strickland Funeral Services



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January 10, 2026

Halimah Mateen wrote a sympathy message

“Ronnie, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The West Charlotte High School Class of 1968”


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Ebenezer AME Church
7707 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

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Jan 16

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Ebenezer AME Church
7707 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

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