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Obituaries

Murphy, Marlena

July 19, 2024

MURPHY, Marlena D.

Of Union City, GA, age 46, passed July 4, 2024. Funeral, Monday, July 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Midway Missionary Baptist Church, College Park, GA. Willie A.Watkins Funeral Home. Riverdale, GA.

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Funeral Home Information

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - Riverdale Chapel

6580 Church St.

Riverdale, GA

30274

https://williewatkins.com/?utm_campaign=legacytraffic&utm_source=legacy&utm_medium=referral

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