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Obituaries

Klenbort, Marcia

June 15, 2024

KLENBORT, Marcia

Marcia Klenbort died on February 5, 2024. Marcia spent her career working to improve education in public schools in Atlanta and across the country. She had a deep love of people, birds, music, adventure, and the Democratic Party. Marcia was predeceased by her son, Mark Mintel; and is survived by her husband, Daniel Klenbort; her children, Josh and Sarah Klenbort; and three grandchildren. They invite you to join them for a Memorial on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 3-5 PM at the Friends Meeting House, 701 West Howard Ave., Decatur.

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