Emma Wills

1922 - 2017

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Emma Wills Obituary

Wills, Emma B. Age 95 years old was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 3, 1922 to Oscar and Mamie Birchfield. She returned to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was united in marriage to Alfred Wills in 1942 and to this union four children were born, David Wills (Deora), Benjamin Wills (Tracie), Patricia Moore (Ben Lee) and Janice Wills Bradley (Wardell). She also had five grandchildren: Anthony Wills, La Tanya Dunbar (Leonard), Demetrius Wills, Michael Wills (Tracey), and Donald Bradley. Emma was employed by Wilson Garment Company and worked as a piece worker. She attended Mt. Olive AME Church. Services will be held at Unity Funeral Parlors, 4114 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 with the visitation Thursday, December 7, 2017 and the funeral service Friday, December 8, 2017. Interment will be at Restvale Cemetery, Alsip, IL.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2017.
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God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10

December 6, 2017

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Wills. Draw close to God in prayer in your time of grief as he promises to stay close to you. Romans 12:12

Penny. J

December 6, 2017

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.

Rebecca Wills-Perkins

December 5, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother passing. Please know your family are in my prayers.

Leona Wills-Williams

December 5, 2017

Dear Pat and Janice,
I pray God's richest blessings upon you and your families as you mourn the loss of your mother. 95 years with you and your family. What an awesome legacy!

May you cherish the memories as you approach the days ahead. God bless and keep you.

Cousin, Attorney Juanita Wills, Fort Washington, Maryland

Juanita Wills

December 5, 2017

Please accept our sincere condolences at the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and strenghten you as you mourn the loss but cherish the memories of your times together. The Family of Nathan and Lillie Wills of Aberta, Alabama.

Juanita Wills

December 5, 2017

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:7

December 4, 2017

David I am so sorry to hear about your Mom dear Emma and offer our deepest condolences to the Wills and Bradley family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

David and Althea

December 4, 2017

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