MS. April Janice Willis
MS. April Janice Willis
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Ms. Willis, 43, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Carthage, MS. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, beading, making Choctaw dresses and watching TikTok's.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Billie and Delores Willis and adopted mother, Fannie Willis; special friend, Luther James Amos; sisters, Dallis Willis Lewis, Catherine Willis Wilson; brother, Robin Willis, Sr.
Survivors include daughters, Stacey Tubby, Taezialin Tubby, Ajaiana Martinez, Lorena Martinez, Paris Martinez, Za'Daylia Denson, Aleeria Denson, Azeria Denson; son, Ja'Daleon Martinez; brother, Matthew Gibson; 2 grandchildren, Shariadon Peters, Za'Dayah Tubby; 15 nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Zack Gibson, Eladio Martinez, Shaun Kopaddy. Honorary pallbearers are Israel Willis, Leon Lewis, JerMichael Stewart, Schade Thompson.
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