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In Loving Memory of Mama Mae

May 10, 1937 - September 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Mae L. Willett, who departed peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, to return to her heavenly home with Christ. She was 86 years old.

Mae, known affectionately to many as "Mama Mae," was born on May 10, 1937, to Jimmy Lee and Eldora Edmonds in Coldwater, Mississippi. She was …

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I will always remember her being quick with a smile and hospitality. Her live for her family IS an inspiration that ble…
I will always remember her being quick with a smile and hospitality. Her live for her family IS an …
I will always remember her being quick with a smile and hospital…

Forever in my memories.

Love always

Forever in my memories.

Love always

Forever in my memories.

Love always

Thankful to have known such a lovely woman.  She will be missed greatly and loved always!
Thankful to have known such a lovely woman.  She will be missed greatly and loved always!
Thankful to have known such a lovely woman.  She will be missed …

All of my love and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your dear mother and grandmother! We celebrate Mae’…

All of my love and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your dear mother and grandmothe…

All of my love and prayers are with you at this time of the loss…

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Born

May 10th, 1937
Coldwater, MS
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Got married to Buster Willett

January 8th, 1955
Hernando, MS
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Had a child, Jacquelyn Coleman

March 24th, 1958
Memphis, TN

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Cause of death

Stroke

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Messinger Indian School Mortuary
Funeral services provided by

Messinger Indian School Mortuary

Hospice care provided by

Hospice of the Valley - Eckstein Center

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