Willie Mae Etheridge departed this earth, February 17, 2021. She was born May 15, 1945 to the late Willie L and Clara Smith. Mrs. Willie Etheridge worked at NOB and Navy Air Station for many years before retiring in 2003. She loved and cared for people on the street. She enjoyed playing cards and having fun with her family and friend. She was the oldest of fourteen children, and she loved them each in their own way just as her five children. Her favorite quote was “Be the Best that you can be, if you give your all you have no regrets”
Preceding her in death is her parents, Willie L. and Clara Smith, son, Raymond Smith, Raymond Byrdsong; husband, Raphus Etheridge, sisters, Barbara J. Scott; brother, Ernest Smith.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her loving children, Jacqueline Smith, Serita Smith, Jonathan Byrdsong (Jamette), Jerome Byrdsong (Andretta) and Albert Spencer; stepchildren, Marcia Mc-Nealy, Marnita Jefferson, Raphus Etheridge (Denita), Alexander Cooks, Anthony Cooks, Robert Cooks, James Cooks; Special Friend, Frank Bailey; sisters, Teresa Smith, Yvonne Smith, Denise Smith, Michelle Smith, Patricia Dowell, Susan Smith, Sabrina Bruce; brothers, Ronnie Smith, Joseph Smith, Gary Smith, Anthony Smith; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends.
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Chris Gray says
February 21, 2021 at 2:18 pmR.I.P Mrs Willie Mae
Margot (Perkins) Monroe - daughter of (D:) Clydetta A. (Etheridge) Perkins says
February 23, 2021 at 2:53 amDear Family of Willie Mae Etheridge…I don’t know you, nor you me but you have the last name of my mother. I don’t know anything about your life, but I hope that it was full and that you knew GOD, and had a relationship with him. May all the Grace that is within in bless you and receive you. I pray that the Etheridge family will be blessed with the loving arms of our Lord and Savior to hold you gentlely so that sweet memories keep you consoled. God bless and keep you.
Venetia Thompson-Winslow says
February 23, 2021 at 10:50 amI am Venetia Winslow and my mother Bernetta Thompson give our condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Willie Mae Etheridge. We are the in-laws of her son ( Mr. Johnathan Byrdsong)
May GOD send comfort and piece to her family and friends.
Donna Blackwell says
February 25, 2021 at 6:26 amMay God continue to cover your family during this time. Know that he will see you through as always. My name is Donna Blackwell and Brian and Terry are my Cousins. My mom and their dad (Bo) were sister and brother. Much love to you all!’????
Tanya Johnson says
February 25, 2021 at 7:05 amMy Condolences to the family. May God wrap his arms around you all during this time. Praying for comfort for the family, my brother in law Johnathan and my sister Jamette.
brenda augson says
February 25, 2021 at 10:42 amTO my family i Love U All my Condolences, May GOD BLESS EACH Of U ALL.MY PRAYERS WITH YOU.LOVE BRENDA AUGSON.B
Walter Gaylord says
February 25, 2021 at 12:30 pmRest In Peace Mother In Law. I Pray For Comfort For My Brothers And Sister In Law As we All Grieve Her Passing While We Celebrate Her Homegoing.
Alvita Wilson says
February 25, 2021 at 8:58 pmThe service for my Aunt Mae was beautiful. She looked beautiful and peaceful. One thing about Metropolitan on Granby Street they will make sure everything is done decent and in order. My aunt Mae will be missed and she is loved by us all. My Dad oldest sister ? RIH Beautiful