Obituaries
Obituaries

Allen, Mattie

Aug 30, 2024

ALLEN, Mattie P.

Of Atlanta, GA, age 84, passed August 23, 2024. Funeral, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Higher Ground Empowerment, Atlanta, GA. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Riverdale, GA.

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Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - Riverdale Chapel

6580 Church St.

Riverdale, GA

30274

https://williewatkins.com/?utm_campaign=legacytraffic&utm_source=legacy&utm_medium=referral

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