She is survived by her husband, Elias Castro; mother, Patricia McDougall; sisters Mary, Cheryl and Lisa; brothers Robert and Christopher; her children, Samuel, Jennifer and Michael; and six stepchildren and 28 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at her church, TLC, 857 Howard Ave., Bridgeport.
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