Mazie Lee Haynes Williams

Mazie Lee Haynes Williams, 94, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Haven Hospice- E T York Care Center, Gainesville, Fla.

She was born September 27, 1916 in McAlpin, Fla. to the late Shelton and Lula Haynes.

She was educated in Suwannee County Schools, married to the late Simon Williams, and was a seamstress and housewife.

Sister Mazie Williams was converted at an early age at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in O’Brien, Fla.  She served as Church Clerk and a member of the Choir and Deaconess Board.  She later moved to High Springs in 1986 and joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the Choir and Deaconess Board.  Sister Williams was a faithful and dedicated member.  The Lord closed her eyes and sealed her lips so she could now take her rest.

Survivors include two daughters, Lula Davis of High Springs and Mae Helen Thomas of Tampa, Fla.; six grandchildren, Jerone (Cassandra) Davis, James Davis, and Vicki Davis, all of High Springs; Michelle (Reggie) Thomas, Cynthia Thomas, and Paris Ford, all of Tampa; two granddaughters preceded her in death, Clara Davis Jerkins and Bernita Thomas Encinosa; 16 great grandchildren and one great granddaughter who she raised, Shana Thomas; one great granddaughter, Maya Rentz, preceded her in death; 26 great great grandchildren; a special cousin, Nellie Demps, of Orlando; many nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

We shall miss her, for we all loved her, but heaven loved her best.

Funeral services for Sister Williams will be Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. W.F. Cunningham, Pastor/Eulogist.  Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, O’Brien, Fla.  Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements Entrusted to A. Jerome Brown Funeral Home, 1560 NW 1st Avenue, High Springs, Fla.