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Mildred Willis Obituary

A lifelong resident of the Rockdale community, she devoted her life to caring for others. She is proceeded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters, and her husband of 49 years James Willis Sr., and her daughter Mildred "Denise" Dobbs. She is survived by brothers Earl Jr (Jean) and Ray (VJ) Allred and sister Irene Blackston, sons James Jr.(Christie), Marlin"Doug", Rex(Teresa), and Barry(Jennifer) Willis, daughters Susan Milliron, Terri(Ed) Johnson, and Donna(Robert) Mcculley, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Maw/Granny as she was known to those closet to her, lived a simple life and her wish for the celebration of her life was a simple family dinner. Respecting those wishes, there will be no memorial or funeral services held.

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2018.
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Mom, you may be gone from this life, but you live on in our hearts. Love you always Terri

Terri Johnson

February 5, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Nancy

Family

February 14, 2018

Before my father passed he told me if there were angels on earth then my mother was one. I know you have gone home Mom. Rest in peace. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Your loving daughter Terri.

Terri Johnson

February 11, 2018

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