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| Mother Willie Mae Dunn Williams Funeral Program |
Mother Willie Mae Williams, known affectionately by her family as, "Mae Mae," departed this life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, in Greenburg, Louisiana. She was born on May 9, 1918, in Centerville, Mississippi to the late Theodore Dunn, Sr. and the late Gladys Chapman Dunn. She was the second child of eight children. In 1949, she married Willie Williams, Sr, and to this union, four children were born. Willie Mae was a devoted and loving mother. Mother Willie Mae was a woman of faith who dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She began her Christian journey at New Hope Baptist Church in Mississippi. When her family relocated to Louisiana, she joined Brown's Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev, Andrews. Later she joined Orange Grove Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Sup. Alonzo Richardson and after his demise, she served faithfully under the leadership of Supt. J. A. Richardson until her death.
The church, fashion, elegances, patience, and family, these are all words that describe Mother Willie Mae. During her lifetime, she was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend., but most of all she was a woman of God. She will always be remembered as a loving individual whose greatest passion was serving God and helping others.
Mother Willie Mae Williams leaves to cherish her memories three children: Willie Williams, Jr., (Gwendolyn) of New Orleans, La, Leon Williams (Shelia) of Kentwood, La, and Faye Brumfield (Jeremiah) of Hammond, LA; fifteen grandchildren, forty-five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, one brother Leon Dunn (Minnie) and one sister: Ruby Lee Gilmore, both of Kentwood, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Willie Williams, Sr., her father: Theodore Dunn, Sr., Mother: Gladys Chapman Dunn; one son: Robert Lee Williams; three brothers, Deacon Theodore Dunn, Jr., Charlie Dunn, Will Henry Dunn, two sisters, Gertrude Perry, and Gena Mae Chapman, one grandson: Robert T. Sibley, and one great-grandson: Willie Williams, IV.
Source: Funeral Program for Mother Wille Mae Williams
