Gatford, Alberta D.

Graduate Of Kirkman Technical High School

  • Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Alberta Gatford
Alberta Gatford

Alberta D. Gatford, 56, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, in Chattanooga.

She was a graduate of Kirkman Technical High School. She was of Christian faith.

She was predeceased by her mother, Katherine Smith; brother, Albert Gatford, Jr.; sister, Linda Gatford.

Alberta leaves to cherish her memory, father, Albert Gatford, Sr., Tenile, Ga.; son, Terrance (Erica) Taylor, Lancaster, Tx.; daughter, Tasha Taylor, Chattanooga; sister, Brenda Gatford, Gadsden, Al.; five grandchildren, and special companion, Robert Norris.

A private memorial service will be held. 

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

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