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Craig, Sylvia

July 19, 2024

CRAIG, Sylvia

Age 72, of Atlanta, GA, passed July 8, 2024. Funeral Service Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1 PM; Mt. Ephraim Bpt. Church. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, Atlanta.

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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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