Processional and Viewing
Song Selection.......................................................... Sonya Gordon "Walk Around Heaven"
Reading of Obituary...............................................Delilah Williams
Cards and Acknowledgmen................................. Shienne Williams
Poem...........................................................................Kiera Kennedy
Song Selection............................................................ Sonya Gordon " I Wont Complain"
Eulogy...................................................Mayor Jamael "Tito" Brown
Scripture................................................... Pastor Garfield K. James
Benediction............................................... Pastor Garfield K. James
Song Selection............................................................ Sonya Gordon "Goin up Yonder"
Recessional............................................................... Clergy and Family Interment
Tod Homestead Cemetery
2200 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505
Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Inc.
Mrs. Willie Mae (Scott) Williams of Youngstown, Ohio was born March 18, 1943 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Bennie and Rosetta (Booker) Scott. Mrs. Williams passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, with her husband James, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and sister Rebecca by her side.
Willie Mae spent most of her childhood with her parents and 12 siblings in Birmingham, Alabama, where she attended Western Olin High School. Willie Mae moved to Youngstown, Ohio in the early 1960s where she met the love of her life Mr. James Williams, Sr.
Willie Mae and James united in marriage February 22, 1962. They went on to build a family legacy raising five wonderful children, Yvonne, Lisa, James Jr., Johonn and Tiothiemme
Mrs. Williams was employed at Youngstown State University and Choffin Career Center in food service departments. She was actively involved in her children's education and participated in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), becoming the President and later the Treasurer of the PTA at John White Elementary School, in addition to being an active member of the East High School Booster Club. She also worked at the Board of Elections in Youngstown, Ohio where she held an onsite presiding judge position. Mrs. Williams was a member of Temple Emmanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Youngstown, Ohio
Willie Mae lived her life to the fullest. She was the glue to her family, which included hosting many gatherings in her home and backyard. She made sure everyone in her life knew the Lord, whether it was taking them all to church, to bible study, or making sure they prayed together as a family before any meal or going to bed. Her home was open to anyone, as well as her heart as long as you didn't sit on her railings or let all her good air out of the house. It never failed she met everyone with a hug and a home cooked meal, but never ask her what was for dinner consisted of p
Willie Mae enjoyed taking trips with her husband, no matter how near or far. It was always "Willie Mae and Bud"; on their way to a baseball game, the horse races or down South. She never missed an opportunity to turn on some down home blues or Luther Vandross to dance to in her living room. Those were cherished moments because for years that was an "Invite Only" space in the home. She loved life - she never allowed her illness to be the plot to her story. She persevered through it all with strength and grace. When asked how she felt, she would answer "I have MS, it doesn't have me."
She enjoyed telling stories to her grandchildren about her life, her love of music, and how she dreamt of singing in Harlem. She loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening. She also took pride in having a beautiful home with an immaculate curb appeal. She worked for years to make her house a home and in that she succeeded.
Mrs. Williams leaves behind to honor her memory her loving husband, children,Yvonne, Lisa, James Jr. (Gloria), Johonn (Delilah), Tiothiemme (Bianca) and a grandson she reared, Daniel (Keema) Williams, all of Youngstown. 14 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren, all whom she loved and cherished dearly. She also leaves behind five sisters; Rebecca Salter of Youngstown, Ohio, Betty Jean Armprester of Cleveland, Ohio, Ethel Mae Dew of Tacoma, Washington, Daisy Mae Long, Irene (Ernest) Grant, and a special niece whom was loved like a sister, Geraldine Adams, all of Birmingham, Alabama, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Williams was proceeded in death by her parents Bennie and Rosetta (Booker) Scott, her maternal and paternal grandparents, seven siblings Charles Curtis Scott, James Beverly Sr., Bennie Scott Jr., Abraham Scott, Ulysses Scott, Polly Scott, Johnny Coleman Scott, and a granddaughter Te'Mani Williams.
Thereispaininourheartbutthereiscomfortinyourpeace. Ourworldwillneverbethesamebutwewillfindsolacewhilewe sleep
Yoursoullitupthisworldthosearethememorieswewillkeep.
Youtaughtustoleanononeanotherandrightnowthat'sthe strengthweshallseek.
Yourlegacywillliveonforevernowmayyoursoulrestinpeace.
Love, DanielWilliams,AndreEiland,EricEiland,KhianaJeanniton,KieraKennedy,Shienne Williams,ShamyaWilliams,ShaniceWilliams,JohonnWilliamsII,DelilahL.Williams, TalisiaWilliams,TionWilliams,TamiaWilliams,Tia'LynnWilliams,DamondWest, AlenaWilliams,DanielWilliamsJr.,AndreEilandJr.,KristopherEiland,CodyEiland, KhloeEiland,AlixJeannitonJr.,KaidenJeanniton,AustinJeanniton,ShaunBell,and ErinEiland
Alvin Salter
Andre Eggleston
Brian Adams
Darrel Skinner
David Adams
Ronnie Skinner
Sherman Armprester
Eric Armprester
Khiana Jeanniton
Kiera Kennedy
Shienne Williams
Shamya Williams
Delilah L. Williams
Talisia Williams
Tion Williams
Collette Eiland
Shaunda Eiland
Brittney Pardue
Cecily Overstreet
James Williams Jr.
Johonn Williams
Tiothiemme Williams
Daniel Williams
Andre Eiland
Eric Eiland
Johonn Williams II
Yvonne Eiland
Lisa Williams
Delilah Williams
Gloria Williams
Bianca Caradine
Shanice Williams
Tamia Williams
Tia'Lynn Williams
Alena Willams
Designed By
The Williams Family is grateful for the gift of family and friends, who have been so kind and thoughtful during this time of loss.
Your prayers, visits, calls, flowers and every act of kindness are truly appreciated. May God ever bless each of you.
A special Thank You from the Williams Family to Nicole Foose, for providing many years of care to Mrs. Williams.
