Ms., Dutchetta Safford, a lifelong resident of mobile, AL, was born May 10, 1931 and was called home on April 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Safford. She leaves to cherish her memory a host of devoted nieces and nephews, Darleen Bailey, Jon and Reko Dixon; one devoted great nephew, Reko Dixon, Jr.; and a devoted cousin, Darlene Walker.

Her remains will lie in state 5-8pm Monday, May 1, 2017 at Small’ s Mortuary, Mobile. A visitation will be held on Tuesday May 2, 2017 from 9am until the 11am funeral hour at Living Word Christian Center, 1401 Government St, Mobile, AL. A repast will follow at the Irene J. Small Family Center, 950 S. Broad St., Mobile, AL.

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