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Sophie Headen Obituary
Sophie Headen passed on December 20. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. Sophie attended Alabama State College (for Negroes). There she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta and graduated with a BA in History and M. Ed.
Sophie taught elementary school and retired from the Gadsden City School System.
Sophie married Lestt Headen; they were married for 58 years prior to his passing. From this union came 1 child from a previous marriage and 3 more children.
Sophie is survived by the children: Wayne (Sharon) Headen, Clayashbie H. Williams, Theodore (Vanessa) Headen, and Stephen (Valencia) Headen; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
Memorial Service will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
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Sherri Hatfield Walden
January 1, 2021
Theodore, sending heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mother. But our loss here on Earth is Heavens' gain. God bless you and your family. Prayers.
Sherri H Walden
January 1, 2021
Theodore, Sending sincere sympathy in the loss of you mother. Our loss here on Earth is certainly Heavens' gain. Prayers for you and your family.
Amiri Hickman
December 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn Mosley
December 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gwen Bonner
December 25, 2020
My condolences to the family as you mourn the loss of your Mother.
I share in your grief and send my love.
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