Gaddis, Willie Mae Byrd took her eternal rest on February 16, 2010 at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA at the age of 93. She was a long standing member of Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Spenser Samuel Leonard Gaddis and youngest son, William Leroy Gaddis; survivors include, son, Lynn Edward Gaddis; and daughters, Anna Louise Lewis and Carolyn Gaddis. Also, mourning her passing are sisters, Rosa Byrd, Rev. George L. Byrd, Eliza Anderson and Edith Jackson. She is survived by seven grandchildren, nine great grand children and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon with funeral services to follow at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church where Rev. Michel S. E. Caldwell, Pastor will officiate and Rev. George L. Byrd will provide the eulogy. Intermit will follow at Highland South Cemetery. Service will conclude with full dove release.