Lydia Mussenden

Lydia Williams Mussenden was born Aug. 27, 1919 in Patternson, N.J. as the only child of Jane and Rev. Charles Williams. In 1935 she graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School for girls in Boston. She then matriculated and graduated from Howard University in three years with a Bachelor's degree in home economics.

After moving to Baltimore with her husband, the late Dr. Glenford Mussenden, she worked at the Provident Hospital as a dietician. Together, they raised twin girls Caryl and Christine Mussenden.

Mrs. Mussenden was a member of multiple organizations, known for working and substantially contributing to each one. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Baltimore Alumnae Chapter she was a past president in 1950. She was also a member of the Links Inc. and the Pierians. The love she had for the women in her organizations was endless and it was mutual.

In addition to her daughters and their spouses, Dr. Rodney Ellis and Mr. Gregory Q. Williams, she leaves behind her grandchildren Camille Jones (Steven), Patrick Jackson (Elaine), Jason Chesnut (Madeline) and Rashida Winslow. She will also be remembered by Jamellah Ellis, Esq., wife of Malik Ellis, Esq., a beloved grandson who preceded her in death. 

Mrs. Mussenden also leaves 10 great grandchildren: Jair, Amir, Nisa, Jason Jr., Jordan, Jaden, Reese, Lincoln, Caike and Isabela.