Andree J. Prentice

Andree’ Jeanette Prentice was born December 24, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late James G. and Juanita W. Richardson. She passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 at her home in Germantown, MD. She was preceded in death by her brother, James “Jimmy” G. Richardson Jr.

Andree’ grew up in Washington, DC graduating from Spingarn High School. She began her Christian journey attending Central Union Baptist Church in Northeast DC, later attending Round Oak Missionary Baptist Church before becoming a founding member of Resurrection Baptist Church in Silver Spring, MD. She was a devoted deaconess and usher who always put God and family first. Andree’ believed serving the Lord was her number one job. She did so faithfully, by saying her daily prayers, studying the Bible, and witnessing to others.

Before becoming a devoted wife and mother, Andree’ worked at the United States Department of Treasury. On June 10, 1961, she married Joel Prentice in a small ceremony in Washington, DC. Her greatest joy was being a loving mother to her four children, as well as helping to raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also known as the neighborhood mom where all were welcomed and loved.

Andree’ leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memories; her loving husband, Joel Prentice; her beloved children, Joel Derrick Prentice (Angela), Kirk Tyrone Prentice, Scott Lamont Prentice (Jessica), Monique Nicole Prentice Riddick (Damion); three sisters, Maria Jackson; Aurelia Shorter; and Altonell “Toni” Mumford (Arnell); thirteen grandchildren, Joshua Prentice; Anthony Riddick, Ariel Prentice, Nicole Prentice, Kyle Prentice, Sean Prentice (Alexandra), Kirsten Prentice, Larissa Prentice, Antonio Rodriguez, Devin Riddick, Sofia Prentice, Jayden Moreyra, and Xavier Prentice; seven great-grandchildren; extended family, Jacqueline Prentice; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Every member of her family and close friends felt her unconditional love. Andree’s love of the Lord and family will be her lasting legacy to us all.

A visitation for Andree will be held Friday, April 21, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. A visitation will occur Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Resurrection Baptist Church, 900 Ednor Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905. A funeral service will occur Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Baptist Church, 900 Ednor Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20905.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com for the Prentice family.