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Yakia Benson

2000 - 2024

Yakia Benson obituary, 2000-2024, Atlanta, GA

BORN

2000

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc.

3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Atlanta, Georgia

Yakia Benson Obituary

BENSON, Yakia

Celebrating the life of Ms. Yakia Q. Benson Friday, July 19, 2024, 1:00 PM, in the Elizabeth Chapel of Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, 3000 M.L.K Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 17, 2024.

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Anthony

July 17, 2025

Im so sorry to hear about you. I heard this so late and thought you stopped talking to me because you were busy. I will miss you and all the laughs and memories we made together.

Jessica Green

December 5, 2024

I´m so sorry this happened to you just amazing sweet and lovable person forever in my heart

Dave and Katie Moore

July 19, 2024

To the family and friends of Yakia, I am so sorry for her loss. May she live and shine on in our memories and hearts for all time. A flame that was snuffed out way to soon. May the Lord gace her spirit in Heaven and give us strength to morn her immeasurable departure. Peace and Kindness,
-Dave and Katie Moore

Ebony

July 19, 2024

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Ebony

July 19, 2024

Rest well, sweet girl. May you continue to smile down on us all. I will hold your beautiful memory in my heart always.

Daquan

July 19, 2024

To the Benson Family,
My deepest condolences to you. I know I haven´t spoken to Yakia in awhile but, Just know she was one of happiest people ever. I´m sorry you lost an amazing person.

Lakia

July 18, 2024

To my beautiful little cousin/god daughter I will forever miss you. You will always be in my heart. My deepest condolences to the Mack and Benson family.

Angela Haney

July 18, 2024

To the family and friends of Yakia Benson you have my deepest condolences . She will forever be loved.

Aaliyah

July 17, 2024

Aaliyah

July 17, 2024

Aaliyah

July 17, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Barbara Sanders

July 17, 2024

Kathy,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May you find comfort in the times you shared and in the memories that live on.

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