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Hanson, Avarita

Jan 26, 2024

HANSON, Avarita

Mrs. Avarita Laurel Hanson of SW Atlanta, GA,, passed away on January 22, 2024. Services entrusted to Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 404-349-3000, www.mbfh.com.




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Murray Brothers Funeral Home - SW Atlanta

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW

Atlanta, GA

30331

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