Willie Elsie Washington was born February 7, 1933.She was the first born to the late Mattie White and John Bell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joe White, Ocie Bell, Richard White; sisters Bobbie Coley, Ader Jerline Shaw (Toolie).
Willie accepted Christ at an early age and united with Upper Zion M.B.C in Marlin, Texas.
She received her formal education at Booker T. Washington. After completing her high school education, she moved to Dallas, Texas to pursue her career of employment of food service for 35 plus years with the Hilton Hotel Corp.
Willie met and dated Billy in 1959 and he became the love of her life on November 22, 1963. 20 plus years ago, she moved her membership to the Griggs Chapel M.B.C, where under the leadership of the late Rev. Homer Webb and remained faithful until death.
God called her from labor to reward January 13, 2013. She leaves to cherish her legacy; Daughter Joyce Smith ( Curtis); Son, Raymond McDaniel (Tina Harris); Stepdaughters, Debra Bowners (Bruce) and Cedra Meyor; Grandchildren LaKeisha Gary, Tiyeba Murdock (Hezkiah), Andrea (Robert), Shelly and Jamine; 4 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild; sister in laws Betty White, Stella Bell and Pat White. She also leaves her God given sisters and brothers, Eula Mae Harris, Lue Bertha Ellis (Willie), Ernest White (Carolyn), Brenda Randle (Lawrence; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.