Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Alma Neal Kilpatrick, will be held Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church (House of Hope Atlanta), 4650 Flat Shoals Road, Decatur, GA. 30034. Reverend Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Pastor, Reverend Reginald Sharpe, Jr., Officiating. Interment, Dawn Cemetery, Decatur, GA.
Mrs. Kilpatrick was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Deacon Detroit Kilpatrick, brother, James Neal, sister-in-love, Florence Neal, and son, Donald Eugene Waits. She leaves a legacy of love to four children: Joyce Denise (Cornell) Copeland, George Douglas (Antionette) Waits Jr., Deborah Marie Waits, and Allan Detroit (Dana) Kilpatrick. A devoted grandmother to twelve grandchildren: Selena Swoope, Erica Kilpatrick, Vonetta (Pride) Sanders, Veronica Stocks, Aisha Stewart, April Waits, Aleatha (Christopher) Frazier, Alysha (Wyndell) Whitney, Jocelyn Copeland, George Waits, III, Joshua Washington, and Travion Brotherson, and twelve great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. She cherishes extended family, including daughters-in-love, Cora Kilpatrick and Letitia Dowell and sons-in-love, Reginald Baker and Avery Broughton. She was deeply loved by her church family, former co-workers, and dear friends, all of whom will forever treasure her memory.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, 404-371-0772-3.
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Ms. Mary, is what I affectionately called her. She was such a joy in my life. That lady had such a joy and excitement for life. She was always so proud of her kids and especially proud of her grandkids. She had adopted me as a granddaughter and I was so glad to be apart of her beautiful family. I hadn't spoken to her often over the last year or so, but I thought of her very often and missed her laughter. May God rest her beautiful soul. I know she is heaven smiling too. I'm just so grateful to experience her love and kindness.
Auntie life is so different without you. I am so sad. That's your gone. I know that you are resting. I am so sorry. That I miss your funeral. But you know, I am with your girl Patsy in California.
Well done!!! Rest in great power!!!
-The Love and Gwinn Family
Aunt Alma, you will be missed! You were funny and so full of life. May God comfort and strengthen the family! ❤️🙏🏽 Rayna Fomby
Momma Kilpatrick was one of a kind, a true sweetheart that could make you laugh in an instant. Always had a beautiful smile with her signature red lipstick. She will be truly missed. So Thankful she came into our lives. Praying for the family.
My dearest grandmother "Mama" I hold so many memories I will cherish forever. You were the epitome of grace and beauty. I have been blessed to call you my grandmother. I love you forever and will hold you my heart ❤️ I am going to miss our time together but will remember you by living life to the fullest as you did.
What can I say about MaMa. Once she met you and welcomed you in her home, you were always welcomed. She was never changing and genuine. Everyone who knew her loved her. I and my family were blessed to have met someone like Mrs. Mary Kilpatrick; a loving, God fearing lady who will truly be missed. To the family my sincerest condolences and prayers. God bless you! Ms. Tracy Thompson
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you and give you peach that surpasses all understanding. Milton & Vanessa Carroll
Mama is everything to everybody . We are going to miss you tremendously but will cherish the memories and wisdom you have bestowed upon us .
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