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“I was married to your grand-daughter,Yolonda Tabb. Though, I never new you, your grand-daughter was full of admiration for you. May Your soul rest in...Read More »
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1 of 21 | Posted by: Taofeeq Ladega - Swanscombe, Kent
“Theresa and family, through searching, after the loss of my sister, I realized that you had just lost your precious Mom. I am so sorry to hear of...Read More »
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Esther Paden McGriff - Linden, NJ
“TERESA AND FAMILY I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, THERE IS NOTHING LIKE TO LOSS OF A MOTHER. GOD BLESS. DONNA PARKER
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3 of 21 | Posted by: DONNA - PARKER, NJ
“Sorry for your loss. There is nothing like a mother. God is always with you. God bless your family. Just call on him he will help you threw your...Read More »
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4 of 21 | Posted by: HILDA JONES COHEN - Savannah, GA
“In memory of my dear Mother who I miss yet I know that she is rejoicing with God and her family in heaven.
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Theresa L. Waters - Daughter
“Our families have been very close. Your Mom and my Mom, Dorothy Green, were close friends and confidants for many years. We send you our heartfelt...Read More »
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Samirah Abdul-Alim - Freind
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your(our) family during your time of sorrow and May God hold you in his hand. Aunt Lucy Will be missed very...Read More »
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Kimberly (Phifer) Storti and Family - NC
“Sorry we can’t be with you today during this time of sorrow and pain, but know you are not far from our thoughts. God is in control, keep your...Read More »
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8 of 21 | Posted by: John & Luvenia Johnson - Concord, NC
“My sister Lucille, There are many people who come and go in our lives. A few touch us in many ways that change us forever, but my love will always be...Read More »
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Clara Turner - Augusta, GA
“A Limb Fallen
A Limb has fallen from the family tree I keep hearing a voice that says "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter,...Read More »
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10 of 21 | Posted by: Margaret Chishom - Augusta , GA
“Sending my prayers to the NJ family,Kenny
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11 of 21 | Posted by: kenny burson - charlotte, NC
“My prayers go out to my family members during our time of bereavement. May God give everyone strength and peace during this difficult time. Love...Read More »
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Donna Johnson Walker - Concord, NC
“May Peace and Blessing be with your (our) family in this time of grief. My heart and prayers are with you guys. Love, Angela Darlene moss,...Read More »
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Angela D Moss - Youngsville, NC
“we send our love and prayers.
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14 of 21 | Posted by: Paul&Sandra Phifer - NC
“PEACE - Take with you words,strong words of courage: Words that have wings. Take with you holy words, words that know God;Words that are sacred as...Read More »
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15 of 21 | Posted by: Ariah Burson Horton - NC
“On behalf of Vera and William Kenney, and the rest of Kenney Family from East Curtis Street, it saddens our hearts to hear you have went on but we...Read More »
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16 of 21 | Posted by: Pastor Sheila Fall - Linden, NJ
“Condolences from the Parks family. Praying that God will continue to give you comfort and peace.
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Joyce Johnson Rucker Parks - NC
“To the family of Aunt Lucy, Sorry to hear of your loss. The family have my prayers and condolences during this time of transition. For this is a...Read More »
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18 of 21 | Posted by: Tojuna Rucker-McLendon - NC
“Helen and I would like to say that our prayers are continuous. And due to our Health we are sadden that we cannot be at my Sister funeral.
Stay...Read More »
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19 of 21 | Posted by: George and Helen Johnson
“To, the Johnson and McAlpin family my prayers are with you in this time of bereavement! Lucille was my great aunt my grandaddy is (bubba) George...Read More »
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Latrella Ardis - Augusta, GA
“To The Family of Aunt Lucy,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel.
Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow.
Looking...Read More »
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21 of 21 | Posted by: Alice JohnsonHawes - Niece
Mrs. Lucille McAlpin nee Johnson was born in Columbia County, Georgia to Robert and Amanda Johnson on November 25, 1921. She received her education in a one-room school-house. Lucille joined the Baptist church as a youth. She learned valuable skills and lessons from working and living on a farm along with her family. Lucille gave birth to her son Robert Tabb. She married George W. McAlpin, Jr. and they joined the great migration north and moved to New Jersey. Their union produced five children, Mildred, David, Marie, Theresa and Vanessa. Mrs. McAlpin settled in Linden, New Jersey where she has lived for 56 years on Union Street. Lucille provided daycare at home for years. She was employed as a Cottage Training Technician (CTT) at Woodbridge Developmental Center for 10 years until her retirement. She was fond of traveling the countryside, gardening, visiting family and doting on her grandchildren. Lucille was an excellent cook. She made the best pear preserves and sweet potato pies! She enjoyed listening to gospel music. She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law Robert E. and Barbara J. Tabb of Hephzibah, GA. Her beloved daughters and sons-in-law, Marie A. McAlpin who was her faithful and dedicated caretaker of Linden, NJ, Theresa L. and W. Louis Waters of East Orange, NJ and Vanessa L. and Todd V. Traynham of Mitchellville, MD. She also leaves her step-daughter Vivian McBride of Augusta, GA. Lucille McAlpin was predeceased by her beloved husband George W. McAlpin, Jr. in 1973, her loving son David S. McAlpin in 1990 and her dear daughter Mildred J. McAlpin in 2007. She leaves to cherish her memory her adoring grandchildren, Richard (Denean) McAlpin of Hephzibah, GA, Yolonda Tabb of Atlanta, GA, Tonya (Derek) Bellamy of Austin, TX, April (Kraig) Bess of University Park, IL, Todd Traynham II of Mitchellville, MD, Montsho Waters of Belleville, NJ, Jumaan Waters of Newark, NJ, and Earlston Anderson Jr. of Brooklyn, NY. She also leaves many precious great grandchildren. Lucille is also survived by her loving brother and sister-in-law, George and Helen Johnson of Evans, GA and her sister Clara Turner of Augusta, GA and her sister-in-law Tessie Mae Ed-wards of Augusta, GA. She is also survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Lucille McAlpin. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.
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