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Yarbra, Louise

Aug 9, 2024

YARBRA, Elder Louise

Celebration of Life Service for Elder Louise Yarbra, of Atlanta, Georgia, will be Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM, Tabernacle of Praise Church International, 1640 GA-42 North, McDonough, Georgia 30253. Interment; Eastlawn Memorial Park, 640 McGarity Road, McDonough, Georgia 30252. A public viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Services entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 404-758-1731.




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Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home - West End Chapel

1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd

Atlanta, GA

30310

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