Verna Colton Obituary
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COLTON, Verna Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Verna Lee Colton of 1180 Richland Rd., Atlanta, Friday, March 6, 2009; 11:00AM at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Rd. SW (404) 691-3146. Pastor Craig L. Oliver, Sr., officiating. Remains in state 10:00AM. Cortege assemble 10:00AM at the residence. Interment Forest Lawn. Survivors include: husband, Mr. Eli Colton; children, Albert Colton, Mrs. Carolyn Stephens, Loretta Colton, Stanley Colton, Gary L. Colton, Rosalind Colton and Mrs. Rosa Sims; sister, Mrs. Lillie Mae Render; brothers-in-law, Willie Clarence Colton and Oscar Colton; sister-in-law, Rosa Mae Cousin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW (404) 758-1731.
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Krista Simmons
March 6, 2009
My prayers are with you. I know Granny is in a better place smiling down on us. We all must be strong.
Gus Roberson & Family
March 5, 2009
Mr. Eli, God bless you and your entire family and keep you during this time of grief. Please know that you have all of our prayers and deepest sympathy.
Marie,Bobby & Maudie Clayton
March 5, 2009
My the Lord keep your family and give you peace during this time and the days to come...Your neighbor
The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.
March 5, 2009
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Clarence Roberson
March 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara/Franschara/Ameer Lumpkin
March 4, 2009
Rosa, Wayne, sisters,brothers, grandchildren,
Our prayers, our love is with you during this difficult time. Rosa, I know you know: "To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord"!! Hallelujah!!! I met your Mom and to know the children of this great women says a lot!! You all be encouraged, be strong for one another, love one another, and be there for you Dad. We love you each and everyone of you, and if there is anything that the Lumpkin family can do for you all, you got our number, please do not hesitate to call. And we will definitely be calling and coming by to check on you all. Be Blessed, and know that God will give you the strength that you need at this moment and here after.
Tonya Dillard
March 3, 2009
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Keep the faith and know that your loved one will always live on in your heart and through your memories.
Erik Galloway
March 3, 2009
Rejoice in this hope. Those of our people who died will live again! Their bodies will come back to life. All those sleeping in their graves will wake up and sing for joy. As the sparkling dew refreshes the Earth so the Lord revives those who have long been dead. Isaiah 26:19
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