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Merita How Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
Merita Smallwood How of Stone Mountain, GA died after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Friday, January 11, 2008. She was a devoted mother, loving friend and a devout Christian. She is survived by her sons, Randy Galloway, A. J. Galloway, Scott Galloway; daughter, Michelle Deane; brother, Earl Smallwood; six grandchildren; and her Boston Terrier, Sissy. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 14th at Rehoboth Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan Langford officiating. Interment will be at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd., S. E., Smyrna, GA 30080. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday at A. S. Turner & Sons.
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January 15, 2008
I was very sorry to hear of Merita,s death.I worked with her at Sears I thaught she was A very sweet person.May God bless and comfort all of you.Ruth Cole Dallas,Ga.30157
Wendy Ewing
January 13, 2008
Thank you for being my second Mom. You fed me, doctored me, and loved me. You will be greatly missed Ms.Merita.
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