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Althea MILTON

1930 - 2016

Althea MILTON obituary, 1930-2016, Riverdale, GA

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

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Althea MILTON Obituary

MILTON, Althea Mrs. Althea Milton of Fayetteville, GA, affectionately known as (Ethel and Honey) was carried by the angels to her mansion in glory on Thursday January 21, 2016; she was preceded in death by her parents Lacy Starks Sr, Matilda Branscumb, Lacy Starks Jr (brother), Lacy Milton (son), Matilda Ross (daughter). She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Robert Milton Sr., her children Dottie Peoples (Fayetteville, GA), Juanita Hawkins (Detroit MI), Willie James Milton (Dayton, OH), Robert Milton Jr. (Fayetteville GA), Valerie (James) Gibbs (Uniontown, Al), Sheila Milton (McDonough GA), Alethea Milton (Dayton, OH), Teresa Milton (Fayetteville, GA) and a host of grandchildren (three deceased), great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. A Sister Juanita Johnson and spiritual sister Julia Veal both of Dayton, OH. Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, January 30, 2016; 12:00 PM at Divine Faith Ministries, 9800 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA; Bishop Donald Battle, Sr. Pastor; interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Lying in Repose Today 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Willie A. Watkins Riverdale Chapel. Services entrusted to Wright & Young Funeral Home, 15332 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL. 305. 688.2030 and Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, 6580 Church Street, Riverdale GA. 770.909.8800

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jan. 22 to Jan. 29, 2016.

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Robert Johnson

March 11, 2016

Cousin: Your Presence Will Always Be Among Us. Your Journey From Uniontown To Dayton, Ohio Will Always Be Remembered. With God's Love and Assurance ..........

Nagel Madden-Dorsey

January 30, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs.Althea's passing. Please accept my condolences offered to your family. We love you Dottie.

Nagel Dorsey
Former member of People's Choice Chorale

Cashus&Teresa Starks

January 30, 2016

Cashus and Teresa Starks

Anita Patterson

January 30, 2016

Dottie Peoples and family
I am praying for you and your family.
May God give you the strength that you need during this difficult time. May all of the memories that you shared comfort you.
Love

R Gilliam

January 29, 2016

Our heartfelt condolence to the Milton Family. We pray God's peace and comfort to each of you during this time and in the days to follow. A Mother's love will always be with you.

The Gilliams

Rev. Larry Johnson Sr.

January 29, 2016

May the spirit of the Lord comfort you during this time and help you celebrate Sis. Milton's life. To my friend Dottie, Be strong and of good cheer for you are loved beyond your imagination and we are with you in spirit and love.

Brenda Parker

January 28, 2016

Dottie &Family,
Our prayers are with you, Mrs.Milton was a warm and kind person whenever we were in her presence. Davey and Brenda Parker

Melodie Poulson

January 28, 2016

To the family you truly have my condolences. May God give each of you strength. Always cherish the memories.
Love and Condolences
Evangelist Melodie and Minister Curtis Poulson
121 Luther Brown Road
Colerain NC 27924

Erwin & Doretta Freeman

January 27, 2016

Milton Family:
May the Lord give you whatever you stand in need of at this sorrowful time. We're praying for your entire family. "Cherish the Memories and Smile".

VERA JONES

January 26, 2016

May God Give you peace at this time. He has called one of his soldiers home.

Vera Jones-Atlanta, GA (Mt. Carmel Bapt Church and Dottie Peoples Chorale)

Teresa Pearson

January 25, 2016

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and that, throughout this time of need, He'll stay close by your side.

Lynn Pearson Alexander & Marius Alexander

January 25, 2016

With heartfelt sympathy. Your loved one will always be with you, in your heart, in your soul, in every corner of every smile that comes with the memories of all those precious times you shared together. Because love never dies, but lives on in those who remember. May God give you peace and comfort your hearts.

James & Bernice Pearson

January 25, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the family. Gently, quietly, our memories build a bridge Over the sadness, across time and distance, Connecting us, heart and soul, to the ones we love. May God give you strength in the days ahead.

Pastor Hurdis Bozeman

January 24, 2016

Greetings Dottie,
We are praying for you and your family!
May Jesus Christ give you His comfort and strength.
We are here for you and we love you!
Jesus can do all things and we know that He shall comfort our Sister and her family.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear. The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid."
Love always,
Bishop Frank Tyrone and Pastor Hurdis Bozeman

Rev. Eric Dudley and family dudley

January 23, 2016

May God continue to bless you and your family in your time of need.keep trusting in the Lord and savior and he will heal your heart.Mrs Milton had a heart of gold and I am blessed to have shared time and family with her, she loved God and lived life and I am blessed to have been a part of of it all.

Katie Sheffield

January 23, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Milton family. May God keep you strong now and always.

Love in Him, Mrs. Ely & Family

January 22, 2016

To Mr. Milton and ALL of Mrs. Milton's children:), as well as, all her other family members, may GOD continually bless each of you, individually and collectively. Sis. Milton is now singing in our FATHER'S heavenly choir (The Gospel Chorus:) She will truly be missed down here. What a kind, hilarious, friend! Again, GOD bless you and I bid each of you God's speed.

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