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Preceded in death by husband Harry "Soakey," sons Harry, Jr. and William "Billy."
Survived by daughters, Debbie Covault and Tina Williams; grandchildren, Amanda, Valerie, Ashley, Paige, Taylor, Heather, and Joseph; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Gloria and Loretta; brothers, Carl and Robby; and many nieces and nephews.
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A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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Randal Bridges
June 5, 2023
Dear Debbie & Tina, I am sorry to hear about your Mom. I knew her as "Tiny". I remember us all hanging out when you guys lived next to Shìrley, Gary, Mike & Shelly on Kossuth, then later on Stewart Ave. Good Memories. You are all in my prayers.
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