Fred Gletten - Loretta Easton

        Dr. Loretta Irene Easton Passed away peacefully after a   short illness on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Dr. Easton was born in Yeadon, PA   on July 9, 1937, the only child of Julius and Eunice Easton, both of whom   preceded her in death. Her mother, a native of Bermuda, was a nurse and, not   surprisingly, Loretta took an interest in the health field. Dr. Easton   received an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Howard University in 1959;   a Master's in Chemistry from Hawaii University in 1961 and graduated Howard   University's Medical School in 1977. 

Dr. Easton cared for numerous Howard   University students during her employment with Howard's Student Health   Services from July12,1980 to August 18, 2018. Many students now remember her   as the first adult friend they made upon entering Howard University. Her love   for Howard was boundless. She often stated: "All I am or ever hoped to   be was because of Howard University". 

Dr. Easton had a unique   personality, was fiercely independent, and lived a full and active life. She   was a faithful member of Peoples Congregational Church of Washington, DC,   Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, The Red Hatters of Silver Spring, Toastmasters   and Howard University Class of 1959 Alumni Society. She loved to travel and   had a network of friends that she met along her many excursions that spanned   the globe. 

During her early years, Loretta was a synchronized swimmer and in   her later years, she became an avid golfer. Dr. Easton was affectionately   known as "Aunt Lo-Lo" by the "Village" she adopted. Her Village   was full of extended family members who were more than happy to provide the   home cooked meals she loved, golf buddies who chauffeured her to the course,   colleagues who saw that she got to medical meetings, and countless admirers   in the Washington, DC area who adored her. 

Her wit, wisdom, friendship and   human kindness have been a beacon to us all. We love her, we miss her and we   thank God for her. As Loretta requested, a public memorial service will not   be held. 

Online condolences and fond memories of our beloved Loretta may be   offered at: www.washingtonpost.com and www.legacy.com for   30 days. 

Arrangements by   LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving Northern Virginia, Eric S. Lyles Director,   Lic. VA/DC/MD/ 1-800-388-1913.Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving   Northern Virginia, Eric S. Lyles Director, Lic. VA/DC/MD/ 1-800-388-1913.