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James Roy Lee
Jun 20, 2024
Roy Lee James was born on May 16, 1954, to the late Elmer Sr. and Florce Dunn in Cairo, IL. He was the eldest of four children.
Roy Lee graduated from Crane High School.
He worked for the United States Post Office and was also a security guard for many years.
Roy Lee attended church and was baptized at an early age. He...
James Palmer
Jun 18, 2024
James J.W. Palmer was born into life on July 25, 1950 to Rosie Mae Palmer. J.W. was raised by his great-grandfather, Johnny Rose, who preceded him in death.
J.W. accepted Christ at an early age. He left Tchula and moved to Chicago at an early age for a better life. J.W. was a great man.
J.W. gave love and love is what...
Margaret Smith
Jun 15, 2024
Margaret Smith was born on September 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL to her parents, William and Lillan Carruthers. Margaret later married John Harley and they proudly raised and nurtured two children.
Margaret’s hobbies were crocheting for her loved ones and working in her vegetable garden. She loved to cook.
Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Arnewt Chapel A.M.E....
Larry Nueman
Jun 7, 2024
Larry was born on July 25, 1950 to Harvey Sr. and Lucy Neuman in Chicago, Illinois. His parents preceded him in death as well as his sister DeBora.
After graduating Austin High School he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.Upon completion of his service to our country, Larry returned home to further his education.
Larry attended Malcolm X College...
Lillian Gross-Williams
Jun 1, 2024
Lillian Gross-Williams was born on April 9, 1945 in Eupora, Mississippi to the late Ora Lee and Alfred Lafayette Greenlee.Lillian was one of eleven children that included John Howard, Jimmie Lee, Joe Willie, Alfred Lafayette Jr., Cather Mae, Bonnie, Lola, Ann Lois, Marcia Dell and Corrina.Lilliam later moved to Chicago, where she was a loving wife to Diamond Williams, who...
Susie Mae Patterson
May 20, 2024
Susie Patterson was born on March 3, 1951 in Beleuh, MS. She was born to Lucious Johnson and Ollie Mae Harris. She worked at Sears Roebuck as a clerk for several years.Those who knew her could tell you about Susie’s love for interior decorating, gardening, looking for bargains, as well as being a stylish dresser. However, her main focus was...
Lucille Levy
May 15, 2024
Mrs. Lucille Levy died at the age of 92 on May 15, 2024 at 2:30 pm in Chicago, IL surround by family. She was born on August 16, 1931 to Isabel and Fred Wilson in Canton, Mississippi. Lucille attended the Public School of Sharon, Mississippi. Lucille married McKinley Levy and from that union they had six children. Lucille worked at...
Joann Ervin
May 10, 2024
Losing Your Angel BluesThe beginning started with just us two, Joannand Tiffany. Joann is the woman who loved mefrom the start, she wiped the tears from myeyes. She wipes my nose when I catch a cold,she gives me a Band-Aid when I cut my kneefrom a fall, she showed me how to cut andpaint my nails. My first hug came...
James Matthews
May 10, 2024
James A. Matthews was the oldest son of nine children. He was born April 10, 1948 in Yazoo City, MS to Charlie B. Matthews and Carrie Matthews.James confessed Christ at an early age in Yazoo City, MS. James attended Yazoo City High School. James had a passion for cooking which led him to work at Chicago Orthopedic Hospital as a...
Tetorsha Tierra Williams
May 9, 2024
Princess Tetorsha Tierra Williams gracefully arrived in the realm on June 28th, 1996, in the kingdom of Chicago, IL. Born to Trinetta McClure and Terrell Williams, she worshipped at St. Malachy Church in Chicago, IL, dedicating her life to Christ in her youth.Tetorsha graced the halls of St. MalachyCatholic elementary school, adorned with 8 yearsof remarkable achievements. She carried her...
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