Obituaries
Obituaries

Brown, Monikia

Aug 30, 2024

BROWN, Monikia L.

Of Atlanta, GA, age 45, passed August 21, 2024. Memorial, Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM, at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End, Atlanta, GA. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Riverdale, GA.

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Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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

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