Mother Lillie Mae Dickey, age 91, of Eastpointe, Michigan. Mother Lillie Mae Dickey was born on March 16, 1933 in Demopolis, Alabama to the union of the late Jack and Julia Smith. Preceded in death by eight siblings James Smith, Jack Smith, William Smith, Arthur Smith, Grant Smith, Bernice Jackson, Mary Woods and Louise Smith and one daughter, Mary Jean Wilson.
God called Mother Dickey home early Tuesday morning on May 7, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Mother Lillie Mae Dickey came from a family of eleven children. She graduated from U.S. Jones High School and worked at Demopolis Bakery. She confessed Christ at an early age and later moved to Detroit, M.I. where she worked as a Chef at Coleman Barbeque. Also met and married her late husband of 26 years, Mr. Willie James Dickey. Mother Dickey joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she was a faithful member and served on the Mothers Board and Usher Board. Mother Dickey was the family Matriarch. She was a loving, kind person who loved everyone. She also loved to dress up, dance and had her very own version of the Happy Birthday song called "Happy Burstday" that she affectionately sang to everyone on their special day. Mother Dickey always put her trust in God and spoke of his goodness until her transition. She lived and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Mother Lillie Mae Dickey leaves to cherish her memories, daughters Deloris Smith and Mary Helen Harris, sisters Ada Mae Jenkins and Elouise Winters. Her twelve
grandchildren, great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Annie Smith along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mother Lillie Mae Dickey will truly be missed but always loved.
Evening of Remembrance will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 19018 Hawthorne Street, Detroit. Celebration of Mother Lillie's Life will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am (Family Hour from 10:00 am until 11:00 am) at Historic East Lake Baptist Church, 12400 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48215. Final Resting Place will be at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 21661 E. 14 Mile Road, Clinton Township.
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