Obituary

Sister Mattie C. Williams Spence was born on August 29, 1937, in Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Albert Williams, Sr. and the late Lottie Lee Williams. As a life-long native of Georgia, she was educated in the public school system of Mitchell County.

Her hands, mind, and heart found much work to do in the home, on the job and in the community. She worked at Ayer Corporation until her retirement.

On Thursday, September 19, 2013, surrounded by her five loving children in the early evening hours, Mattie C's earthly journey ended as she closed her eyes for the last time and made her transition to her heavenly home.

At an early age Mattie C. confessed Christ. She was baptized and joined Hall Missionary Baptist Church. Later she joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she was an active, faithful member. She sang praises to God as a member of the senior choir until the onset of her declining health.

On October 16, 1954, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Ulyssee C. Spence, Sr. and this union was blessed with 5 children: two girls and three boys.

In addition to her parents, Mattie C. was predeceased by her husband, Ulyssee C. Spence, Sr.; five brothers, L.G. Williams, Robert Williams, Benny Threats, Henry Threatts, and Jessie Threatts.

In her departing from this earth, Mattie C. leaves to cherish her precious memories, daughters, Mary S. Jones of Camilla, Georgia, Dianne Spence Brown (David) of Trenton, New Jersey; sons, David L. Spence (Loretta) and Ulyssee Spence, Jr. (Katrina), both of Camilla, Georgia, Isaiah Spence (Olene) of Jacksonville, Florida; her siblings, Albert Williams, Jr. (Martha), Lena Jones (Willie) and Willie Rene (Jessie) of Quincy, Florida, Johnnie Threatts (Esther) of Tallahassee, Florida, Willie Charles Threatts (Patricia) of Jacksonville, Florida, Rose Lyons, Lily Rhodes, Gilberteen Williams, Rosemary Drakes, Annie White, Gloria Bryant, Robert Threatts (Lillie) and Johnnie Threatts, all of Camilla, Georgia, Essie Cooper (Robert Lee) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Claretha Anderson (Robert) of Buffalo, New York; brothers-in-law, William Spence (Irene) of Camilla, Georgia, and C.T. Spence of New Brunswick, New Jersey; sister-in-law, Clydell Threatts and Dianne Powell of Fort Myers, Florida, Cora Williams of Tallahassee, Florida, Floria Spence of Albany, Georgia and Ira M. Roberts of Quincy, Florida; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one dear beloved aunt, Sarah Willingham and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


Service Schedule:

The funeral service for Mattie C. Williams Spence, will be conducted Saturday, September 28, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 7141 Pipeline Road, Camilla. Reverend Leroy Thompson, pastor. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.


Service Participants:

Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Flower attendants will be ushers and granddaughters.

Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, DeVontrez Bell, Malik Marcus, Corey Robinson, David Robinson, Dis'Amus Robinson, Vesco Robinson.

A Mother's Crown

Heaven lit up with a mighty presence,
as the Angels all looked down.
Today the Lord was placing the jewels
Into our mother's crown.

He held up a golden crown,
as our darling mother looked on.
He said in His gentle voice,
'I will now explain each one.'

'The first gem,' He said, 'is a Ruby,
and it's for endurance alone,
for all the nights you waited up
for your children to come home.'

'For all the nights by their bedside,
you stayed till the fever went down.
For nursing every little wound,
I add this ruby to your crown.'

'An emerald, I'll place by the ruby,
for leading your children in the right way.
For teaching them the lessons,
That made them who they are today.'

'For always being right there,
through all life's important events.
I give you a sapphire stone,
for the time and love you spent.'

'For untying the strings that held them,
when they grew up and left home.
I give you this one for courage.'
Then the Lord added a garnet stone.

'I'll place a stone of amethyst,' He said.
'For all the times you spent on your knees,
when you asked if I'd take care of your children,
and then for having faith in Me.'

'I have a pearl for every little sacrifice
that you made without them knowing.
For all the times you went without,
to keep them happy, healthy and growing.'

'And last of all I have a diamond,
the greatest one of all,
for sharing unconditional love
whether they were big or small.'

'It was your love that helped them grow
Feeling safe and happy and proud
A love so strong and pure
It could shift the darkest cloud.'

After the Lord placed the last jewel in,
He said, 'Your crown is now complete,
You've earned your place in Heaven
With your children at your feet.'