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Mae Atkinson Obituary

Elm City, N.C. - Mae Vann Atkinson, 75, died Saturday, October 11, 2025. The funeral service is Sat., Oct. 18, 2025, at 12:00pm at LN Forbes OFWB Tabernacle, 1800 Bishop LN Forbes St., Wilson, NC. A public visitation will be Sat., Oct. 18, 2025, prior to the service from 11:00 am until 11:45 am at LN Forbes OFWB Tabernacle. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home.

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Published by The Wilson Times from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 2025.

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Lavonna Barnes

October 16, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family. Van was a beautiful person who helped me get into the education field and lended a helping hand with my daughter when she was small. A true angel who´ll be missed.

Debbie & Jerry Raper

October 16, 2025

Jerry and I are so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of all of our kids growing up together and then the grandkids at New Hope. Such a sweet lady! Our prayers are with you and all the family.

Herb Robinson

October 15, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

CURRIE M JOYNER

October 13, 2025

My Buddy. Vann will be truly missed by so many people. I am blessed to have been part of her inner circle. Sleep on my friend until we shall meet again in Glory.

Currie

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LN Forbes OFWB Tabernacle

1800 Bishop LN Forbes St., Wilson, NC

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12:00 p.m.

LN Forbes OFWB Tabernacle

1800 Bishop LN Forbes St., Wilson, NC

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1820 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Wilson, NC 27893

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