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Wade, Shirley

July 7, 2024

WADE, Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson Wade of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA. Interment Westview Cemetery. Viewing TODAY 12:00 – 6:00 PM. The family will receive guests from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, at Murray Brothers. (404) 349-3000, www.murraybrothersfh.com




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Murray Brothers Funeral Home - SW Atlanta

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW

Atlanta, GA

30331

https://www.murraybrothersfh.com/

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