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Obituary For Alice Deloris Evege-Williams
Alice Deloris Evege-Williams affectionately called Sister Baby, Diva, Ms. Alice, Pretty Lady, Lil Baby, and Rangerette, was born on July 3, 1951, in Jackson, MS, to the parents of Walter Lee Evege Sr. and Cletora Carter - Evege.
Alice departed this life on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home in Jackson, MS, surrounded by family. She was an exceptionally devoted mother, sister, aunt, daughter, wife, and friend.
Alice completed high school at Lanier in Jackson, MS, and studied Spanish and English at the Honors College at Jackson State University. Alice activated her professional WHY by serving as an award -winning telephone operator at BellSouth.
An avid reader since her early years, Alice also had a passion for languages, music, and dancing. In the 1960’s, she was a majorette at Lanier High School and continued her love for the performing arts her entire life. Her amazing gift of creating delicious cuisines was therapeutic, and she lovingly shared her southern dishes with a host of family, church members, and friends.
Alice is survived and missed by her four sons: Wesley Gene II (Alexandria, VA), Dr. Darius Omar (Sacramento, CA), Dameon Demil (Jackson, MS), and Rahman Cemal (Jackson, MS); sister, Juanita of (Jackson, MS), brothers Larry and Harry of (Jackson, MS), brother Victor of (Anaheim, CA), and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Alice was preceded in death by her son, Cedric Damond; father, Walter Lee Sr.; mother, Cletora; sister, Glories Ann; and brothers, Otha Lee, Bobby Ray, and Walter Lee Jr.
Her life and legacy will forever be remembered as a praying mother with a fierce love for and devotion to her beloved boys.
Visitation Friday, June 14, 2024 at Westhaven Funeral Home - Jackson Branch from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., family will greet family and friends at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel, 3580 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial in Garden Memorial Park, 8001 Highway 49 N., Jackson, MS 39209.
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Monique Xavrier Martin sent The Peace Lily for Alice Deloris Evege-Williams - June 14, 2024
Wesley & Family,
Our deepest condolences as we cover you with thoughts and prayers. Thank you for honoring, celebrating, and sharing your mom's precious life and legacy.
Sacredly, Monique Martin
Eddie Umphries sent Blossoms in Vogue for Alice Deloris Evege-Williams - June 13, 2024
In loving memory of "Diva". Sending prayers of comfort to Wesley and family. Love Vee, Eddie, and John.
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To the Family of Alice Deloris Evege-Williams
May you find comfort, hope, peace, friendship, prayer, and LOVE that comforts you in your loss.
Love,
Marie Black
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Sending words of comfort and love. Spann Family 2
Darius, you and your brothers are in our thoughts and prayers. My family and I pray you find comfort in the wonderful memories and abounding love you shared with your Mother. Love to you and your brothers, Dianne, Taunya, Tiffany and Chuck.
Words cannot express my sincere condolences and gratitude to the Williams' family. Rahman, if there's anything you need just let me know. Praying God gives you all the strength to carry on the legacy of your mom.
To the family my prayers and condolences are with you. Dr. Sharon Burns- her neighbor.
I was blessed to meet Ms. Alice Deloris "Diva" Evege-Williams through her dear son and my friend Wesley. Such a beautiful, kind, stylish, witty, and sharp woman. I'm so grateful for that moment and opportunity as we also share the same zodiac sign. May she journey in peace and paradise as her presence will be with her loved ones and those she's impacted always. Sending love, energy, and warmth during this time of reflection and honoring of her life.
We are praying for God's grace and peace upon the family! With Love, Preselfannie, Johnnie, and Robert McDaniels and Donald Showers
Praying for you my long-time friend, that you will find comfort in the arms of Jesus! Marilyn Harrington
Sending condolences and love to Wesley, your brothers and the entire Williams family during your time of bereavement. Your mother was a beacon of light and will be remembered for her kind and loving demeanor. May God grant you and your loved ones the understanding, strength and love to face the days ahead.
Love,
Kathryn and Kristin Brown
Diva has journeyed through life leaving her footprints of kindness and love, courage and compassion, joy and faith and that brilliant smile. Even though she's gone, the trail that she left behind still continues to inspire us. I am so grateful to God for the privilege of such an extravagant gift.
To Wesley and the family. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of HIS might. The Holy Spirit is your COMFORTER. Rely and lean heavily upon HIM during this season. Brenda Adams-Smith
Dear Wesley, please know that you are not alone in your season of grief. I love you and am praying for you and your family. Your mom was truly blessed to have such thoughtful, loving, and caring sons. Now she has sweet rest. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. - Joy
Praying for you all during this time.❤️❤️❤️
With love,
Joey Winters
To Rahman, my close friend and brother I've known seems like forever you and your brothers have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. I'm going to miss your mom's familiar voice saying my name everytime we spoke to each other. She was the sweetest women I've ever met and I love and will miss her dearly. My prayers are with you my brother. Love you.
To Rahman. Pray your way through. Little prayer little power much prayer much power no prayer no power. When you don't know what else to pray for just call on the name Jesus! He may not come when you want Him but He will be on time. Keeping you lifted in prayer! Sincerely Debbie Staples.
To Rahman Williams and family! On behalf of Team Staples/UHC we offer our deepest syplmpathy in your time of sorrow. Continue to look towards the hills from whence cometh your help. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning. Praying for you and your family.
My Darling Wesley: 'Diva' was such a beacon of light in the world. I am so glad that I had a chance to meet her, kiss her cheeks, and bask in her light a summer ago. I will continue to keep her spirit in my divine love petitions. May you be surrounded by an abundance of love at this time, and may your spirit be at peace today and every day. I love you. x Chloe
I forgot to say who I am Barbara the next door neighbor
Dear Wesley ,I'm sending my condolences out to you and your brothers and have been so grateful for me to had the chance to meet Ms. Williams and so a great pleasure been her neighbor I remember the talk we use to have and her offering me to come over and getting something to eat And Wesley I'm here for you and your family and I know how you guys loved your mom she was bless to have you guys as her son but remember she's still watch over everyone with that beautiful smile but most importantly she's not hurting anymore and God needed another great Angel with him and I'm here if you every need me Praying for you all
Dearest Wesley, You are one of the Brightest Lights in my Life, and I know you've been the Brightest Light in your mom's life❣️ knowing you, and your brothers, her boys, have been there providing her with your love and care has made her transition in peace. Thinking of you and sending you my deepest sentiments. Love, Paola.
Mom, just knowing you was a pleasure. Being around you and talking to you felt like a hug I didn't want to end. Though I'm sad to hear you've moved on, I'm happy to hear you're no longer in pain. I promise I'll be here for Wes just as long as you save me spot in your kitchen in heaven where I'll have the honor of being your sous chef. Love, Pierre.
To the Williams family I offer my deepest and most sincere condolences. Truly an Angel has gained her heavenly wings, may you find comfort in the many memories and lessons you were taught. In love and kindness. ❤️🙏🏽 Jackie Vaughn Butler
Mom it was so great to have you be with us in Columbus, Ohio. we enjoyed you company at my home for several dinner parties. A very beautiful woman who gave a lot of wisdom, and love. Truly you will be missed. Bless it be for an angel is now in Heaven. Love you always Robi.
Mrs. Williams, you were the apple of your family's eye. You will forever be loved, cherished and remembered. Rest on sweet lady...
You were truly a light to all Ms. Williams. I will always remember your smile and all the laughs we used to have. You were always so positive and happy about life. You will always be loved by so many. Love you and rest peacefully.
Alice you will be missed. Thanks for allowing a daughter into your family. You were a wonder mother. I will be forever blessed to have known you and your sons, especially my KS. Love you always.
Special prayers being lifted to the family of Alice Deloris Evege-Williams. Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
