Willie Cleora Black Mercer was born to Alonzo Black and Susie Esther Adams Black on November 17, 1919 in Waters Park, Travis County (the vicinity of Parmer Lane and Mopac).
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age, attending Saint Stephens Baptist Church and also attending school there. On September 6, 1935, Willie was joined in holy matrimony with Samuel E. Mercer. To this union one son, Samuel Eclenard Mercer, Jr and one daughter, Carrie E. Mercer were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; two granddaughters, Cassandra Nadine Mercer and Samantha Ann Mercer; and six siblings, Alvin Black, Alonzo Black Jr, Georgia Medlock, Archie Black, Bennie Black and Lillian Inez Fowler.
Willie, who was affectionally known as "Big Mama", "Aunt Willie", and "Sister Willie", got joy from cooking for her family and friends and was famous for big holiday and after church meals. She also loved gardening, canning, sewing, fishing, quilting and many other arts and crafts that she freely displayed and shared.
She, her husband and children were long-time members of the historic Sweet Home Baptist Church, where she served in many ways, including as a Deaconess. She later became a member of One Way Baptist Church where she continued to serve and attend until her health declined.
Willie leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Carrie E. Henderson (Gerald-deceased) of Austin, Texas; seven granddaughters, Verda Henderson, Ava Mercer, Ruby Pletcher, Valerie Slaughter, Edna Jackson, Stephanie Mercer, Jacquelyn Johnson and spouses; two grandsons, Gerald M. Henderson and Dennis Mercer and spouses; and a host of great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A private family burial will be held at Hopewell Cemetery in Round Rock.
Arrangements: Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Services of Austin, Texas
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age, attending Saint Stephens Baptist Church and also attending school there. On September 6, 1935, Willie was joined in holy matrimony with Samuel E. Mercer. To this union one son, Samuel Eclenard Mercer, Jr and one daughter, Carrie E. Mercer were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; two granddaughters, Cassandra Nadine Mercer and Samantha Ann Mercer; and six siblings, Alvin Black, Alonzo Black Jr, Georgia Medlock, Archie Black, Bennie Black and Lillian Inez Fowler.
Willie, who was affectionally known as "Big Mama", "Aunt Willie", and "Sister Willie", got joy from cooking for her family and friends and was famous for big holiday and after church meals. She also loved gardening, canning, sewing, fishing, quilting and many other arts and crafts that she freely displayed and shared.
She, her husband and children were long-time members of the historic Sweet Home Baptist Church, where she served in many ways, including as a Deaconess. She later became a member of One Way Baptist Church where she continued to serve and attend until her health declined.
Willie leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Carrie E. Henderson (Gerald-deceased) of Austin, Texas; seven granddaughters, Verda Henderson, Ava Mercer, Ruby Pletcher, Valerie Slaughter, Edna Jackson, Stephanie Mercer, Jacquelyn Johnson and spouses; two grandsons, Gerald M. Henderson and Dennis Mercer and spouses; and a host of great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A private family burial will be held at Hopewell Cemetery in Round Rock.
Arrangements: Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Services of Austin, Texas
Willie Cleora Black Mercer was born to Alonzo Black and Susie Esther Adams Black on November 17, 1919 in Waters Park, Travis County (the vicinity of Parmer Lane and Mopac).
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age, attending Saint Stephens Baptist Church and also attending school there. On September 6, 1935, Willie was joined in holy matrimony with Samuel E. Mercer. To this union one son, Samuel Eclenard Mercer, Jr and one daughter, Carrie E. Mercer were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; two granddaughters, Cassandra Nadine Mercer and Samantha Ann Mercer; and six siblings, Alvin Black, Alonzo Black Jr, Georgia Medlock, Archie Black, Bennie Black and Lillian Inez Fowler.
Willie, who was affectionally known as "Big Mama", "Aunt Willie", and "Sister Willie", got joy from cooking for her family and friends and was famous for big holiday and after church meals. She also loved gardening, canning, sewing, fishing, quilting and many other arts and crafts that she freely displayed and shared.
She, her husband and children were long-time members of the historic Sweet Home Baptist Church, where she served in many ways, including as a Deaconess. She later became a member of One Way Baptist Church where she continued to serve and attend until her health declined.
Willie leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Carrie E. Henderson (Gerald-deceased) of Austin, Texas; seven granddaughters, Verda Henderson, Ava Mercer, Ruby Pletcher, Valerie Slaughter, Edna Jackson, Stephanie Mercer, Jacquelyn Johnson and spouses; two grandsons, Gerald M. Henderson and Dennis Mercer and spouses; and a host of great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A private family burial will be held at Hopewell Cemetery in Round Rock.
Arrangements: Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Services of Austin, Texas
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age, attending Saint Stephens Baptist Church and also attending school there. On September 6, 1935, Willie was joined in holy matrimony with Samuel E. Mercer. To this union one son, Samuel Eclenard Mercer, Jr and one daughter, Carrie E. Mercer were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son; two granddaughters, Cassandra Nadine Mercer and Samantha Ann Mercer; and six siblings, Alvin Black, Alonzo Black Jr, Georgia Medlock, Archie Black, Bennie Black and Lillian Inez Fowler.
Willie, who was affectionally known as "Big Mama", "Aunt Willie", and "Sister Willie", got joy from cooking for her family and friends and was famous for big holiday and after church meals. She also loved gardening, canning, sewing, fishing, quilting and many other arts and crafts that she freely displayed and shared.
She, her husband and children were long-time members of the historic Sweet Home Baptist Church, where she served in many ways, including as a Deaconess. She later became a member of One Way Baptist Church where she continued to serve and attend until her health declined.
Willie leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Carrie E. Henderson (Gerald-deceased) of Austin, Texas; seven granddaughters, Verda Henderson, Ava Mercer, Ruby Pletcher, Valerie Slaughter, Edna Jackson, Stephanie Mercer, Jacquelyn Johnson and spouses; two grandsons, Gerald M. Henderson and Dennis Mercer and spouses; and a host of great, great-great and great-great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A private family burial will be held at Hopewell Cemetery in Round Rock.
Arrangements: Fuller-Sheffield Funeral Services of Austin, Texas
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