Obituaries
Obituaries

Whatley, Laura

May 31, 2024

WHATLEY, Laura

Age 95, of Atlanta, GA, passed May 20, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11 AM; Cathedral of Faith COGIC. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, Atlanta.

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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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