Bereavement and Homegoing

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Vanessa Watson-Long

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Obituary For Vanessa Watson-Long

It saddens me to announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Vanessa Watson-Long, who has been an active member of the Metropolitan Family, and one of our Associate Ministers.

Please keep her son, Mr. Matthew Watson-Long, and Family lifted in your prayers.

Final arrangements are below.

Final arrangements for Rev. Dr. Vanessa Watson Long:

Memorial Service: Thursday, February 1, 2024

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Metropolitan Baptist Church

1200 Mercantile Lane

Largo, MD 20774

Homegoing Service: Friday, February 2, 2024

Wake: 10:00 a.m.

Celebration of Life Service:11:00 a.m.

Way of the Cross Church of Christ, Inc.

1800 Hazelwood Dr.

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

(202) 543-0500

Bishop Alphonzo D. Brooks, Sr. Pastor

Eulogist: Dr. H. Beecher Hicks, Jr.

Officiant: Dr. George L. Parks, Jr.

*An official Metropolitan Service

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02/01/2024

Robin Moss

To the family, You have my deepest sympathy. Vanessa was my sorority sister and line sister. We met in 1980. She will always be a sister to me. Sisterly, Robin Moss
01/25/2024

D. Mosby

Dr. Watson – Long will be missed. She left the following characteristics on which she built her legacy: Woman of God, a spirit of excellence, elegance, inclusiveness, a sense of humor, intelligent, and inspiring. I am sending sincerest prayers for God’s blessings of comfort during this challenging time. We are left to continue the legacy. Sincerely, D. Mosby