LODIS WILLIAMS

On July 14, 1937 a special star was born to Mr. Purvis Mayweather and Mrs. Mary Lee Clinton Mayweather in Shreveport, Louisiana. That special star’s name was Lodis Mayweather Williams the youngest of nine children.

Lodis received Christ at a very early age and was a member of Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas for many years.

Lodis was raised up in Shreveport, Louisiana where she attended Central High School. Lodis later met and married late musician L. C. Williams and they later moved to Dallas, TX. There were no children born to that union.

Lodis worked as a bar maid early on in her arrival to Dallas, Texas, but later started a Career in maintenance at Temple Emanuel where she also volunteered to help with the many children that came through the different programs there.

Until her transition to her heavenly home, Lodis was loved and respected by many. Neighbors, Friends and family adored her and spoke of the light that showed through her generosity and personality. Wherever Lodis went, she left a lasting impression of kindness and joy. She was no stranger to her community, and no one was a stranger in her presence.

GOD called his special star home on December 16, 2021 where she was welcomed home by the Almighty King of Kings; her parents, Purvis and Mary Lee Mayweather; Her sisters, Leejessie Ann Mayweather, Willie Beatrice Mayweather, Ora Lee Mergerson, Lena Mayweather, and Almurry Mayweather; Her brothers, Howard Mayweather, Fred Mayweather and Willie Mayweather and several nieces and nephews that preceded her in death .

Loving memories of her spirit is forever cherished in the hearts of her family and friends; Her Village that consisted of her god daughters, Darnetta (Willie) Miller, Charolette Edwards; her god sons, Ronnie, Brennan (Yalonda) Morrison, Tameka (James) Williams; Mildred Woodson; Jim Bovard and Mr. Ernest (Wanda) Chatman.

Others to cherish her memory: Baylor Hospital nurses, doctors and staff; Traditions Hospice Care employees, Simpson Place skilled nursing facility employees, Elder Friendly Apartment Community and Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church congregation.