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Christine Stephens Smith was born on June 8, 1932 in Heflin, Alabama to the parentage of Claude and Velma Johnson Stephens. She received her early education in Heflin, Alabama, graduating from Heflin Training School, where she was the valedictorian and homecoming queen. Christine married James Lee Smith in 1966 and to this union, a daughter was born. Christine had a stellar work ethic. She worked for Sears & Roebuck for over 35 years in San Diego, Waikiki, Honolulu, Stone Mountain and...

  Mrs. Willie Maude Atkinson was born to the late William and the late Maude Bates on August 20, 1919 in a settlement called Mooree Quarters, north of  Lick Skillet(Oxford). This settlement later became Hobson City, Alabama. She grew in love and admonition of God with her brothers; James, Lewis, and Wiley and her sisters: Mary Edna, Vera Beatrice, and Margaret. Mrs. Atkinson was married to Mr. Clyde R. Atkinson, and they were the proud parents of three children. She maintained...

Mrs. Naurrese Burnett Phillips was born September 28, 1928 in Anniston, Alabama to the late Iola Cooper Nickerson and the late Nathaniel Boggs, Sr.  Naurrese transitioned to her heavenly home on May 5, 2020 at the age of 91.   She was educated in the Anniston public school system and graduated from Cobb High School.  She also attended several business schools affiliated with her career. She was baptized and confirmed at All Saints Catholic Church in...