Obituary for Mary Cofer Pounds, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, 26 Nov 2007.

"Mary Pounds. Family-Placed Death Notice. MARY COFER POUNDS Mary Cofer Pounds, 85, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007, at the home of her loving daughter and caretaker, Denise Pounds. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Richard Everett Pounds, Jr. of Chamblee, Ga. Mary was born and raised in the Tucker, Georgia area and was the last of 9 children born to Charles and Sophronia Cofer. She is survived by her children, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pounds of Buckhead, Ga., Denise Pounds of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Sheila Pounds Vaughan of Porterdale, Ga. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. All those who knew her will remember her for her loving and caring nature and her willingness to sacrifice for those she loved. Gracious and giving, Mary's children felt her love at every moment in her presence, and she will be held in their hearts forever in her absence. Her children would like to express their deep appreciation to the Crossroads Hospice in Tucker, Ga., whose staff provided compassion, care and comfort for Mary during her final days. In lieu of flowers, Mary would want you to make a donation in her name to "Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation," mailed to Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta, 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500, Tucker, Ga. 30084. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on November 26, 2007"

Obituary for Mary Cofer Pounds, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Fulton, GA, 26 Nov 2007.

"Mary Pounds. Family-Placed Death Notice. MARY COFER POUNDS Mary Cofer Pounds, 85, of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007, at the home of her loving daughter and caretaker, Denise Pounds. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Richard Everett Pounds, Jr. of Chamblee, Ga. Mary was born and raised in the Tucker, Georgia area and was the last of 9 children born to Charles and Sophronia Cofer. She is survived by her children, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pounds of Buckhead, Ga., Denise Pounds of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Sheila Pounds Vaughan of Porterdale, Ga. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. All those who knew her will remember her for her loving and caring nature and her willingness to sacrifice for those she loved. Gracious and giving, Mary's children felt her love at every moment in her presence, and she will be held in their hearts forever in her absence. Her children would like to express their deep appreciation to the Crossroads Hospice in Tucker, Ga., whose staff provided compassion, care and comfort for Mary during her final days. In lieu of flowers, Mary would want you to make a donation in her name to "Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation," mailed to Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta, 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 500, Tucker, Ga. 30084. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on November 26, 2007"