Friends, government officials, and D.C. area residents gathered at the National Cathedral September 14, 2007 to pay their final respects to Effi Slaughter Barry, former wife of ex-D.C. Mayor, Marion Barry. Effi Barry, age 63, was remembered by all as being a good friend and person, and for her community efforts. She lost her battle with leukemia September 6, 2007. Current mayor Adrian Fenty proclaimed September 14, 2007 Effi Barry Day. Photos by CD Brown, DC Urban LifeStyle Magazine. dculs@aol.com.
Effi Barry's former husband, Marian Barry addressing the crowd said, "She was a strong Black woman." Thank God for giving us such a courageous, caring, compassionate, and classy woman. She was a jewel, and my friend."
Effi Barry's former husband, Marian Barry addressing the crowd said, "She was a strong Black woman." Thank God for giving us such a courageous, caring, compassionate, and classy woman. She was a jewel, and my friend."
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