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2000
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2024
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Yakia Benson Obituary
Celebrating the life of Ms. Yakia Q. Benson Friday, July 19, 2024, 1:00 PM, in the Elizabeth Chapel of Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, 3000 M.L.K Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311.
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Anthony
July 17, 2025
Im so sorry to hear about you. I heard this so late and thought you stopped talking to me because you were busy. I will miss you and all the laughs and memories we made together.
Jessica Green
December 5, 2024
I´m so sorry this happened to you just amazing sweet and lovable person forever in my heart
Dave and Katie Moore
July 19, 2024
To the family and friends of Yakia, I am so sorry for her loss. May she live and shine on in our memories and hearts for all time. A flame that was snuffed out way to soon. May the Lord gace her spirit in Heaven and give us strength to morn her immeasurable departure. Peace and Kindness,
-Dave and Katie Moore
Ebony
July 19, 2024
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July 19, 2024
Rest well, sweet girl. May you continue to smile down on us all. I will hold your beautiful memory in my heart always.
Daquan
July 19, 2024
To the Benson Family,
My deepest condolences to you. I know I haven´t spoken to Yakia in awhile but, Just know she was one of happiest people ever. I´m sorry you lost an amazing person.
Lakia
July 18, 2024
To my beautiful little cousin/god daughter I will forever miss you. You will always be in my heart. My deepest condolences to the Mack and Benson family.
Angela Haney
July 18, 2024
To the family and friends of Yakia Benson you have my deepest condolences . She will forever be loved.
Aaliyah
July 17, 2024
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Aaliyah
July 17, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Barbara Sanders
July 17, 2024
Kathy,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May you find comfort in the times you shared and in the memories that live on.
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