Our mother, confidant, granny, and best friend went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Willie Mae Batts-Hooper was born the last of nine children on April 6, 1933, in Roby, Texas to the late Ralph Hudson and Elizabeth Womack.
She accepted Christ at an early age and served as Senior Usher as well as the Supervisor and Instructor for the Junior Usher's Ministry for 48 years at St. Matthew Baptist Church.
She attended school in the Ector County Independent School District.
She later united in holy matrimony to Tommy Lee Green. To this union, 3 children were born.
After he passed away, she later united with Billy Edgar Batts, and 1 child was born. The marriage ended upon his passing.
Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hooper, son Ronnie Lee Green, and 8 siblings.
Willie Mae was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church before her illness.
She retired from cooking to continue to cook at home.
She loved to fish and spend time with her Junior Ushers.
She enjoyed watching Western movies, especially, in her words, "Ranger Texas Walker."
Willie Mae leaves to cherish her memory one son, Tommy Green Jr. (Sheila) of Austin, two daughters, Wyvonne Gaji of Odessa and Patricia Batts of Fort Worth, a special daughter, Frankie Lewis of Odessa; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a HOST of special grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.
Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Henry R. Lovelady officiating.
Burial will follow in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Garden.
Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels.
Odessa American on March 12, 2011.
Willie Mae Batts-Hooper was born the last of nine children on April 6, 1933, in Roby, Texas to the late Ralph Hudson and Elizabeth Womack.
She accepted Christ at an early age and served as Senior Usher as well as the Supervisor and Instructor for the Junior Usher's Ministry for 48 years at St. Matthew Baptist Church.
She attended school in the Ector County Independent School District.
She later united in holy matrimony to Tommy Lee Green. To this union, 3 children were born.
After he passed away, she later united with Billy Edgar Batts, and 1 child was born. The marriage ended upon his passing.
Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hooper, son Ronnie Lee Green, and 8 siblings.
Willie Mae was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church before her illness.
She retired from cooking to continue to cook at home.
She loved to fish and spend time with her Junior Ushers.
She enjoyed watching Western movies, especially, in her words, "Ranger Texas Walker."
Willie Mae leaves to cherish her memory one son, Tommy Green Jr. (Sheila) of Austin, two daughters, Wyvonne Gaji of Odessa and Patricia Batts of Fort Worth, a special daughter, Frankie Lewis of Odessa; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a HOST of special grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.
Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Henry R. Lovelady officiating.
Burial will follow in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Garden.
Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels.
Odessa American on March 12, 2011.
Our mother, confidant, granny, and best friend went to rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Willie Mae Batts-Hooper was born the last of nine children on April 6, 1933, in Roby, Texas to the late Ralph Hudson and Elizabeth Womack.
She accepted Christ at an early age and served as Senior Usher as well as the Supervisor and Instructor for the Junior Usher's Ministry for 48 years at St. Matthew Baptist Church.
She attended school in the Ector County Independent School District.
She later united in holy matrimony to Tommy Lee Green. To this union, 3 children were born.
After he passed away, she later united with Billy Edgar Batts, and 1 child was born. The marriage ended upon his passing.
Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hooper, son Ronnie Lee Green, and 8 siblings.
Willie Mae was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church before her illness.
She retired from cooking to continue to cook at home.
She loved to fish and spend time with her Junior Ushers.
She enjoyed watching Western movies, especially, in her words, "Ranger Texas Walker."
Willie Mae leaves to cherish her memory one son, Tommy Green Jr. (Sheila) of Austin, two daughters, Wyvonne Gaji of Odessa and Patricia Batts of Fort Worth, a special daughter, Frankie Lewis of Odessa; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a HOST of special grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.
Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Henry R. Lovelady officiating.
Burial will follow in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Garden.
Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels.
Odessa American on March 12, 2011.
Willie Mae Batts-Hooper was born the last of nine children on April 6, 1933, in Roby, Texas to the late Ralph Hudson and Elizabeth Womack.
She accepted Christ at an early age and served as Senior Usher as well as the Supervisor and Instructor for the Junior Usher's Ministry for 48 years at St. Matthew Baptist Church.
She attended school in the Ector County Independent School District.
She later united in holy matrimony to Tommy Lee Green. To this union, 3 children were born.
After he passed away, she later united with Billy Edgar Batts, and 1 child was born. The marriage ended upon his passing.
Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hooper, son Ronnie Lee Green, and 8 siblings.
Willie Mae was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church before her illness.
She retired from cooking to continue to cook at home.
She loved to fish and spend time with her Junior Ushers.
She enjoyed watching Western movies, especially, in her words, "Ranger Texas Walker."
Willie Mae leaves to cherish her memory one son, Tommy Green Jr. (Sheila) of Austin, two daughters, Wyvonne Gaji of Odessa and Patricia Batts of Fort Worth, a special daughter, Frankie Lewis of Odessa; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a HOST of special grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Friday.
Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Henry R. Lovelady officiating.
Burial will follow in Ector County Cemetery, Los Angeles Garden.
Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels.
Odessa American on March 12, 2011.
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