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1937
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2021
Mariza Montenegro Obituary
Professor, Songwriter
Mariza Montenegro, 84, born Wilma Ambrosio January 7, 1937 in Restinga, SP, Brazil, passed peacefully under the care of WellStar Community Hospice May 21, 2021.
She immigrated to the US in 1965, gaining citizenship in 1974; earned her undergraduate degree in her 30's, and finished her second Masters in her 40's. She was a Professor of Spanish, teaching all ages from College to pre-school over her career, most notably a 20 year career at HBCU Stillman College.
She loved classical and bossa nova, and wrote songs that were performed by College and Junior High bands. She read her bible daily, got lost in her Silver Screen movie collection, and coveted time with family.
She is survived by daughter Laurinisa Miranda, sons Georgeolimpio (Nancy) Miranda, and Cheyenne (Deborah) Miranda; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be 2pm June 18th, First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Road, Douglasville, GA. Memorial Gifts for "FPC Mission Fund" may be given in her honor, in lieu of flowers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gretchen Rakestraw
June 16, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for comfort and peace during this difficult time in your family.
David Williams
June 5, 2021
As an employee at Alabama Credit Union it was my pleasure to have countless interactions with Mariza. Sadly I lost contact with her over the years but will always remember her as a lovely, sweet person. My condolences to all her family.
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