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Obituary
Aretha was taken too soon from us at the age of 49, and she passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Aretha Dee Forks was born on June 27, 1973 to Maudina Forks and Melvin Williams in Tacoma, WA and was raised by her Mother and Robert L. Boone since infancy.
Aretha was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Throughout her life, she touched many lives with …
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The most thing I learned from my cousin was that laughter infects everyone Aretha's laughter was like no other, no matt…
The most thing I learned from my cousin was that laughter infects everyone Aretha's laughter was li…
The most thing I learned from my cousin was that laughter infect…
I cannot express enough how hard this is to say I know the ones who know this big hearted cancer woman hearts are broke…
I cannot express enough how hard this is to say I know the ones who know this big hearted cancer wo…
I cannot express enough how hard this is to say I know the ones …
Sending healing prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sending healing prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sending healing prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
This picture here was on her birthday. Aretha, was a very dear friend of mine. I’ve known her for over a decade. I had …
This picture here was on her birthday. Aretha, was a very dear friend of mine. I’ve known her for o…
This picture here was on her birthday. Aretha, was a very dear f…
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Method of disposition
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