Obituaries
Obituaries

Dansby, Mary

April 12, 2024

DANSBY (Stephens), Mary Eloise

Mary Stephens Dansby, passed away at the age of 97, on April 6, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 13, 1927. A public viewing will be on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel from 5 PM – 7 PM. A celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Big Bethel AME Church, 220 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA.

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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

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Atlanta, GA

30310

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