Sunrise
August 30, 1939
Sunset
October 2, 2020
Life Reflections
Ms. Mattie Beatrice Williams (Mattie B.), was one of two children born to the union of Magnolia (Wicks) Williams and James E. Williams on August 30, 1939 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Mattie B. spent her childhood in Chicago, IL and her summers in Germantown, Tennessee with her cousin Lemardra (Baby Ruth) and her great aunt Mary. Mattie B. accepted the Lord as her personal savior at an early age. In her latter years, she attended Progressive Community Church, as a loyal member. In 1957, she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Amos T. Burris, to this union one child was born. However, Amos accepted and loved her eldest children as if they were his very own. Mattie B. was a very fun-loving, witty, compassionate and comical woman. She was also known for her trendsetting hairstyle, her love of fashion and being jazzy. She joined the Elks Lodge Pride Chicago, Temple Number 74 in 1972 and she was the past state president until her passing. She worked as a professional nanny for many years and all of the kids that she nurtured loved her very much. She definitely lived her life to the fullest with no regrets. Mattie B. is preceded in death by both parents and brother James Edward Jr. Mattie B. leaves to cherish her loving memory, two daughters: Doretha and Linda and one son Darryl. Five grandchildren: Derrick, Crystal, Ronnie Jr., Marita and Clayvon; twenty-two great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, her most favorite cousin Lemardra and a host of relatives and many many friends.
Order of Service Friday, October 9, 2020 Visitation - 10:00AM | Service - 11:00AM Kenny Brothers Funeral Chapel 3600 West 95th Street Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Elder Dr. John Hobbs, Officiating
Processional........................................................................................... Scripture Reading......................................................Elder R. Hester Prayer...........................................................................Elder R. Hester Musical Selection..........................................................“Deliver Me� by Donald Lawrence Resolution/Words of Kindness.............2 Minute Remarks Please Obituary...........................................................Audrey Hunter-Works Eulogy...............................................................Elder Dr. John Hobbs Parting View.................................Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors Recessional...........................................................................................
Pallbearers
Cleland Gooch Eric Lankford Timothy Jones Chanlyn Neighbors-Richmond Jakari Roberson Darryl Wicks I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: an not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
Interment
Evergreen Cemetery 3401 W. 87th Street | Evergreen Park, IL
Acknowledgement
The family of Ms. Mattie B. Williams would like to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness, prayers and support during this time of bereavement. May God continue to bless each of you.