Mildred Lyndell Williams

Mother Mildred Williams was born on May 26, 1918 to Mr. George Robert Johnson and Mrs. Lucy Farmer Johnson who resided at 511 Bethel Street (where Mildred was born) in the beautiful city of Baltimore, Maryland. The Johnson's had nine children in total with Mildred being the sixth. Mother Williams was a student of Paul Lawrence Dunbar K-12 program. When asked about her schooling and classes Mother Williams stated that Math was her favorite subject of study. Upon graduating from Dunbar High School she began working for the Owens-Illinois Canning Company before transferring to the Continental Canning Company of Baltimore, working there until the Company began to lay off employees to save money. Mildred didn't falter after losing a promising job. She bounced back immediately by receiving a position in the Baltimore City School System as a Custodian. She worked in this position for many years until she retired. The Williams family were members of Israel Baptist Church for many years. The family's devotion to their beliefs created what became an anointed dedication and services to the almighty. Mother Mildred L. Williams is a true believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ which was demonstrated through her church attendance, support of activities and the ability to oversee a Board within the church. Later in life she became a twenty plus year member of New Refuge Deliverance Cathedral at 1100 Saint Paul Street where the founder is Archbishop Naomi C. Durant. Mother Williams was the Head Mother of the church and was a faithful member in good standing until death. She also loved Sunday School and would often get upset when she could not attend service, even if there was snow on the ground she wanted to be there. Mother Williams favorite pass times were listening to gospel music, reading her bible, crossword puzzles, shopping which she continued to do up until the age of 95, dressing up and attending church with her grandchildren in tow, cruising/traveling around the world. The Carribean Islands were one of her favorite places to visit. Momma (as she was affectionately called) by her family, neighbors, church members and friends. She loved her family dearly and would often joke with each of them, being very honest and direct. Mildred met and married the man of her dreams, Mr. Freddie Williams who preceded her in death. Together they raised their children in a home they purchased at 1037 North Chapel Street in East Baltimore. Mother Williams has led a busy life raising 10 of her children who loved and cherished her long life legacy. She also raised other children to include several grandchildren in her own home. She leaves to mourn her life legacy of strength and love: Children Alvin (Rosalyn); Mildred, Marlene (Franklin), Tina (Bill-Deceased), Alfreda (Dezman, Sr.), Kirk (Jennifer), Freddie Jr., Roxanne, Darlene (Thomas-Deceased). These children have given her 30 Grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great grandchildren. Mother Williams raised Geraldine Watkins, granddaughter (a beautiful child with special needs at birth who is now 44 years old), Walter Williams (from 6 months old, who she later adopted) and Alexis Stevenson (who was 2 months old). Each of the grandchildren who she raised from infancy to adulthood lived with her until March 2017 when Mother Mildred was at the aspiring age of 98. These grandchildren resided in her own home. She also has two nieces, Jeanette and Vera and one nephew, Anthony. Many many other relatives, church family and friends who will also mourn the loss of this great woman. Special Thanks to Gilchrist and these special staff members: Shelita, Toni and Stacey. A loving "Thank You" to her grandson Aaron, granddaughters Kanika, great granddaughters Tiara and Akaisha who cared for their grandmother like they were nurses. Thanks also to Darlene.

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Mildred Lyndell Williams

May 26, 1918 - November 3, 2018