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Hampton, Lavonne

Sept 13, 2024

HAMPTON, Lavonne

Age 76, of Atlanta, GA, passed September 5, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12 PM, Chapel of Christian Love Baptist Church. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

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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