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Mattie Garrett Granberry

Mattie Garrett Granberry, formerly of Headland died Friday, November 9, 2012, after am extended stay in a nursing home.

Mrs. Granberry was the wife of the deceased Byron F. Granberry of Headland.

Mrs. Granberry is survived by sons, Garrett Dykes of Headland and James D. Dykes of Loganville, GA; six grandchildren, and seven great-granchildren.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 13, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Burial will be at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery in Headland.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the National Austism Society of America, www.autism-society.org.

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