Willie Speller

Obituary of Willie Belle Speller

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Willie was born on March 15, 1924 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Ida B. Walter B. Barnes. One of fifteen, she was predeceased by all of her fourteen siblings.

 

Willie migrated to Philadelphia, PA where she attended grade school. She then moved to Palmyra, NJ where she attended middle school and graduated from Palmyra High School.

 

After attending the John Wanamaker Millinery school, Willie became a maker of ladies hats. In addition to making hats, Willie worked as a seamstress at Century Mills where she retired after thirty years of service.

 

Willie met and married the love of her life, Milton, who predeceased her.

 

Willie joined Zoar United Methodist Church at an early age and has been a faithful member throughout the years; serving in many different capacities.

 

Willie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Adeste’ Fidelis Chapter 45. She served proudly for many years until her health failed.

 

Willie leaves to cherish her memory, six nieces, Toya, Willie Dean (Alex), Janet (John), Beverly (Ali), Cheryl and Brenda; five nephews, Hillary, Lawrence (Laurel), Jeffery, Nicolas and Lambert; one sister-in-law, Rebecca and a host of relatives and friends.

Thursday
25
January

Visitation

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Zoar United Methodist Church
1204 Melon Street
Philadelphia
Thursday
25
January

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Zoar United Methodist Church
1204 Melon Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Service Time: 10:00 AM
Thursday
25
January

Interment at: Greenmount Cemetery

1:30 pm
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Greenmount Cemetery
4301 North Front Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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