Obituaries
Obituaries

Jones, Laura

Sept 6, 2024

JONES, Laura

Age 96, of Decatur, GA, passed September 1, 2024. Funeral Service Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 6 PM, WAW Redan Chapel. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel.

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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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