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11:48 am Saturday, July 17, 2004

Roberts, Alford

By Staff
George and Delois Wimberly of Stonewall announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Lois Roberts, to Tommy Louis Alford, son the Rev. Benny and Wendy Alford of Philadelphia.
The wedding will be Saturday, July 10, 2004, at 6 p.m. at Christian Life Apostolic Church in DeKalb.
Miss Roberts is the granddaughter of J.A. and Alice Wimberly of Quitman and the late Cleve and Dorothy Boutwell of Stonewall.
The bride-elect graduated from Quitman High School and received an associate's degree in nursing from Meridian Community College.
Miss Roberts is employed by Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mr. Alford is the grandson of Tom and Hildred Alford of Philadelphia and the late Louis Ganaway and Marge Ganaway of San Antonio.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Neshoba Central High School and received an associate's degree in nursing from East Central Community College.
Mr. Alford is employed by Rush Foundation Hospital.
A reception will be held at the church following the ceremony.
Family and friends are invited to attend.

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