Mrs. Willie Mae Williams

Her Story: Willie Mae was born on December 14, 1944 in Rebecca, GA to Willie James and Nina Lou Appling who both preceded her in death. The family moved to Hastings, FL when she was just a little girl. There Mae was raised with her siblings Eloise, Willie James (Antoinette), Lois (Bernard), Linda, Joyce (Charles), Karl who preceded her in death and Freddie (Candace). She excepted Christ at a young age. Mae was educated in the Hastings school system. She was a Majorette in high school. On January 11, 1965 Mae married Sammie Lee Williams in Palatka, FL and celebrated their 54th Anniversary before her passing. Mae and Sammie moved to Detroit, MI in 1967 and this is where they raised their children. Danny Bernard who preceded her in death, Sonja LaJean, Samuel Lamar (Robin), Sophia Lorraine (Antonio) and Stephanie Louise. Mae and family attended Temple of Faith Baptist Church in the early 80s. She was on the usher board and participated in a lot of activities at church. Mae transitioned to Liberty Temple Baptist Church and was a part of Honor Guest and Season Saints. She was also a part of her children's education with volunteering at school and was a member of the PTA. She was mainly a homemaker for her family but would work outside the home as a photographer assistant. Her home was always open to all her kids friends and their kids. She was mom and grandma to all. She feed and loved on everyone. If you were in need she was always there without judgment. She might lecture you but it was always with love. Mae also helped with raising most of her grandchildren and loved them dearly: Steven, Orlando, Anthony, Brandon, Robert, Andrew, Olonda, Sammie, Samuel, Tiara, Reggie, Remi, Samone, DeMarco, Karl, Jamar and Antonio. Mae also had two very special nieces, Tisha and Tiffanie who most in the neighborhood referred to them as Mae’s girls. She also has 17 great-grandchild that will miss her dearly. There were three very special people in her life, Elisha Roberts, Marcia Fleming and Nate McDonald. She also leaves to mourn her death her wonderful mother in-law, Annie Williams; Aunt Shirley; a host of nieces and nephews, in-laws, cousins, family and friends. Mae departed from us on January 27, 2019 but will remain a bright and shining star for the family.

Mrs. Willie Mae Williams

December 14, 1944 - January 27, 2019