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Parks, Roxey

Aug 30, 2024

PARKS, Roxey J.

Age 72, of Atlanta, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024. Funeral service will be Friday, August 30, 2024, 11:00 AM at New Hope UMC, Fayetteville. Hope Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

Funeral Home Information

HOPE Funeral Home

165 Carnegie Place

Fayetteville, GA

30214

https://www.hopefunerals.com

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