Ms. Willie F. Dees
Willie Fred Howard Dees was born July 21, 1931 to the late L.D. and Eula Mosley Howard in Conecuh County, Alabama. Willie transitioned from this life on July 10, 2016 in Brewton, Alabama. Willie was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Dees; three brothers, Lester Howard Sr., Ed Howard and Ernest Howard.
As a child she attended Robert Chapel Church in Castleberry, Alabama. She later joined Castleberry Grove Baptist Church in Castleberry, Alabama. When she moved to Brewton, Alabama she joined Second Saint Siloam mMissionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John Henry Williams Sr.
Willie attended Conecuh County Training School in Evergreen, Alabama and Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida where she graduated in 1950. She was employed with Dr. A.F. Holley and Linis Holley for over 30 years. Willie was also employed with D.W. McMillian Hospital for 20 years; working both jobs at the same time.
Willie Fred married Aubrey Dees on October 25, 1954. To this union six children were born: Theanther W. Howard of Brewton, AL, Ronnie Allen Dees of Atlanta, GA, Lillie (Jesse) Lungs, Dysane Watson of Brewton, AL, Bobby Ray (Shawn) Dees of Columbus, GA, Connie Ray (Tawanna) Dees of Freemanville, AL and Nikki (Kenny) Campbell of Brewton, AL. Along with her children Willie Fred also leaves to cherish her memories one sister, Odell Dortch of Fairhope, AL; two brothers, Shelly Howard of Brewton, AL and Bishop W.C. (Florastene) Howard of Freemanville, AL one brother-in-law, Carey Dees of Charlotte, NC; 22 grandchildren, Natacha Aidoo, Nyesha Watson, Anthony Dees, Aubrey Dees, Charles Todd, Dominque Dixon, Connie Ray Dees, Christopher Dees, Abe Shoemo, Darian Dees, Breanna Dees, Breon Dees, Liza Dees, Demarion Dees, Olivia Dees, Bobby Ray Dees Jr., Raven Dees, Katlin Dees, Joshua Dees, Shawn Brooks, Terrell Brooks and TyEisha Brooks; 20 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The dead know nothing at all,” states Ecclesiastes 9:5. Since the dead cannot know, feel, or experience anything, they cannot harm—or help—the living.—Psalm 146:3, 4.
Pam
I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. Acts 24:15
Pam
My condolences, sorry to hear of your loss. Death always causes pain and sorrow. You can gain a measure of comfort in knowing that when Jesus lost his dear friend Lazarus in death, he said, as recorded at John 11:11, "Lazarus our friend has fallen asleep, but I am traveling there to awaken him." At John 11:43 Jesus called out at Lazarus' tomb, "Lazarus, come out!" and Lazarus was resurrected, awaked from death. Jesus will do the same for us. At John 5:28, 29 it tells us "the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." Yes, we can look forward to seeing our loved ones again in the very near future when Jesus resurrects them. The bible also tells us that it will be at a time when "death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." - Revelation 21:3, 4. You can find more scriptures of comfort by going to www.jw.org, search “when a loved one dies.”