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TAWIL, HELWEH NAIM
On March 16, 2004, HELWEH TAWIL, of Chantilly, VA and West Palm Beach, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. She was 79 years old. Born Helweh Mousa Farmand in Ramallah, Palestine on July 1, 1924, she moved with her family to the United States to Capitol Heights, MD in 1963. She was known for her devotion to Church and family, and for her wonderful family parties. She is survived by her devoted husband Naim of 60 years; and her eight children, daughter Nawal Kazaleh (Johny) of Detroit, MI, son Elias Taweel (Ghadah) of Centreville, VA, son Bassam Tawil (Georgette) of Centreville, VA, Daughter Nelly Audi (Jerry) of Centreville, VA, son Farag Tawil (Tagreed) of Houston, TX, son Nader Tawil (Silvia) of Clifton, VA, son Charlie Tawil (Lauren) of Falls Church, VA, and son Jack Tawil (Elizabeth) of Annapolis, MD. A son, Bader, died in childhood. She is also survived by her brother, Kamel Farmand (Nuhad) of Jacksonville, FL, her sister Laila Farmand of Ramallah, Palestine, 19 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Also by an aunt, many cousins, nephews and nieces. Family and friends will be received at Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochian Church, 10620 River Rd. in Potomac MD from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 17. Service at 8 p.m. Private family viewing at 5 p.m. Burial services will be held at the National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 18 (gather at the Chapel for processional). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochian Church.
Published in The Washington Post from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2004
