Benson, Yakia

BENSON, Yakia

Celebrating the life of Ms. Yakia Q. Benson Friday, July 19, 2024, 1:00 PM, in the Elizabeth Chapel of Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, 3000 M.L.K Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311.

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Alfonso Dawson Mortuary

3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Atlanta, GA

30311

https://alfonsodawsonmortuary.com/

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