Angelia Patricia Dumas

Angelia Patricia (Wilson) Dumas was a caring daughter, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was born to Dansy and Georgia Lee Wilson on January 6, 1943, in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by both her parents and her brother, Anthony Wilson. Pat, Waxy, Mom, Grandma, Momma Dumas, or Momma D, as she was affectionately called by many, graduated from PD Jackson-Olin High School in 1960 where she
was a majorette for the Mighty Marching Mustangs in Birmingham, AL. While living in Alabama, Angelia worked at Conner-Steel and also worked, then retired, from the Birmingham City School System. Angelia confessed her life to Christ at an early age. She was a lifetime member of the Metropolitan CME Church where she served as a member of the W.A. Baskerville Gospel Choir, a member and Vice President of the Stewardess Board, and a member and Vice President of the Missionary Society. She was also a faithful member at Sunday School. While living in Bloomington, IL, Angelia was also a member of the Community Women’s Ministry and the Read Divas Book Club. She regularly attended Mount Moriah Christian Church and First Assembly of God. Her favorite scripture was Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure at heart for they shall see God.” Angelia was dedicated in all she did. She had the kindest heart and was willing to do anything that was asked of her. She also had a true eagerness to help others. Her motto was: “There is none perfect but the Father.” She enjoyed reading, shopping, and spending time with her family. She especially loved her chocolate! Angelia, a good and faithful servant, fought the good fight. She transitioned from this life and on to glory on January 29, 2022.
 
 
Angelia, originally of Birmingham, AL, lived in Bloomington, IL for the last 7 years of her life.  She was a lifelong member of Metropolitan CME Church, Ensley.  She was retired from the Birmingham School System.  Viewing will begin Friday, February 11, 2022, starting at 1:00 P.M., with Family Hour from 4:00 until 6:00pm at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00am at Smith & Gaston Southside Chapel with burial at George Washington Carver Cemetery.  She leaves to cherish her memory and legacy, her sons, Brantley (Renarda) Dumas, Kevin (Mayada) Williams, both of Bloomington, IL; stepson: Corey Dumas, of Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren: Kenyada Williams, Makiya Williams, Brantley “BJ” Dumas, Kasiya Williams, all of Bloomington, IL; Close Cousin, Willie Charles “Bubba” Allen of Detroit, MI; Best friends, Ruth Taylor, Josephine Robinson, and Floretta Hunt, all of Birmingham, AL and a host of relatives and faithful friends.