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Shirley Atkins Obituary
June 2, 1942 - January 9, 2019
Warner Robins, GA-
Warner Robins, GA- Shirley Ann Bland Atkins, 76, went to be her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday January 14, 2019 at Christ United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.
Shirley was born on June 2, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Lawrence and Margaret Bland. She was a long time member of Christ United Methodist Church where she was involved with her Sunday Class (Serenity Sunday School Class). She was the Treasurer for the Lydia Circle and volunteered with the Houston Medical Center Auxiliary. She worked on Robins Air Force for 15 years. In her free time she loved to read, shop, and sew, however her greatest joy was her family whom she dearly loved, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by parents.
Her memory will forever be cherished by loving husband of 58 years, Harry Atkins; 3 children, Debra Jones (Tal); Marvin Atkins (Sonja), Delisa Rodriquez (Louis); grandchildren, Clarrissa Talley (Adam), Tony Rodriquez, Ashley Milligan (Caleb), Kayce Slayton; great grandchildren, Addison Talley, Dean Talley, Brantley Talley, Iris Milligan; brothers and sister, Richard Carter (Marilyn), James Brown (Theresa), Patricia Pope.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Houston County Auxiliary, 1601 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA. 31093.
Heritage Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Please go to www.heritagemfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
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5 Entries
January 17, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
SWilson
January 13, 2019
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Ivy Blackwell
January 11, 2019
I am so sorry, Marvin and family, for your loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
JoAnn Mosko
January 11, 2019
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Burney
January 9, 2019
May the love of God and the fond memories of your loved one bring comfort to you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss
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